331Correction of errors in the register

331 Correction of errors in the register

331 Correction of errors in the register

(1) Subject to subsection (4), the Minister may correct the offshore mining register if the Minister is satisfied that:

(a) there is an omission of an entry from the register, or

(b) an entry in the register should not have been made, or

(c) there is an error or defect in an entry in the register.

(2) A person may apply to the Minister for correction of the offshore mining register under subsection (1).

(3) The application:

(a) must be in writing, and

(b) must specify the correction that is being requested.

(4) If:

(a) the Minister intends to correct the offshore mining register under subsection (1), and

(b) the correction relates to a licence, and

(c) the correction is not to be made in response to an application under subsection (2) by the licence holder,

the Minister must notify the holder that the Minister intends to correct the register.

(5) The notice:

(a) must be in writing, and

(b) must specify the correction the Minister intends to make, and

(c) must invite the holder to make submissions to the Minister about the proposed correction within the period specified in the notice.

(6) The period specified under subsection (5) (c) is to be at least 14 days after the day on which the notice is given.

(7) If a notice is given under subsection (4):

(a) the Minister is not to correct the register until the period specified in the notice has ended, and

(b) the Minister is to have regard to any submissions made by the licence holder before the end of that period in exercising the power under subsection (1) to correct the register.