59Discussions about blocks applied for

59 Discussions about blocks applied for

59 Discussions about blocks applied for

(1) The Minister may ask the applicant to discuss with the Minister the blocks covered by the application.

(2) The request under subsection (1) must be:

(a) made in writing, and

(b) given to the applicant.

(3) If, after discussions, the Minister and the applicant agree on the blocks to be covered by the application, the applicant is taken to have applied for an exploration licence over the blocks agreed on.

(4) The Minister must give the applicant written confirmation of the agreement as soon as possible after the agreement is reached.

(5) The Minister may include in the written confirmation a direction that the applicant must advertise the revised application under section 60.

(6) If the Minister and the applicant do not agree on the blocks to be covered by the application:

(a) the Minister may make a written determination specifying the blocks to be covered by the application, and

(b) the applicant is taken to have applied for an exploration licence over the blocks specified in the determination.

(7) The Minister may include in the written determination a direction that the applicant must advertise the revised application under section 60.

(8) If the Minister makes a determination under subsection (6), the Minister must give a copy of the determination to the applicant as soon as possible after the determination is made.