256Variation of conditions

256 Variation of conditions

256 Variation of conditions

(1) If:

(a) a mining licence holder requests the Minister in writing to vary a licence condition, or

(b) part of the licence area of a mining licence is surrendered under section 235,

the Minister may vary a licence condition.

(2) If the Minister gives:

(a) a direction under section 387, or

(b) an approval, consent or exemption under the regulations,

to a mining licence holder, the Minister may vary a licence condition to the extent necessary to avoid inconsistency between the licence conditions and the direction, approval, consent or exemption.

(3) The Minister may vary a licence condition subject to whatever conditions the Minister thinks appropriate.

(4) If the Minister varies a licence condition, the Minister must give the licence holder a written notice that:

(a) informs the holder of the variation, and

(b) specifies the conditions which have been varied, and

(c) specifies any conditions to which the variation is subject.