Offshore Minerals Regulation 2020
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4 Applications for licences
4 Applications for licences
For the purposes of sections 54(1)(e)(ii), 138(1)(e)(ii) and 199(1)(e)(ii) of the Act, each map that accompanies an application for an exploration licence, retention licence and mining licence, respectively—
(a) must be a 1:1,000,000 series map published by Regional NSW or, if that kind of map is not available, a similar map issued by another Public Service agency (within the meaning of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013) or a public authority (whether of New South Wales or the Commonwealth), and
(b) must show the relevant blocks by distinctive colour tinting or edging.