451Consultation—variation of greenhouse gas special authority

451 Consultation—variation of greenhouse gas special authority

(a) the Minister proposes to vary a greenhouse gas special authority; and

(b) the authority area is, to any extent, the subject of—

(iv) a greenhouse gas search authority; and

(c) the applicant is not the registered holder of the permit, lease, licence or authority mentioned in paragraph (b); and

(d) the registered holder of the permit, lease, licence or authority mentioned in paragraph (b) has not given written consent to the variation of the greenhouse gas special authority.

(2) Before varying the greenhouse gas special authority, the Minister must—

(a) by written notice given to the registered holder of the permit, lease, licence or authority mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) give at least 30 days notice of the Minister's intention to vary the greenhouse gas special authority; and

(b) give a copy of the notice to—

(i) the registered holder of the greenhouse gas special authority; and

(ii) such other persons (if any) as the Minister thinks fit.

(a) set out details of the variation that is proposed to be made; and

(b) invite a person to whom the notice, or a copy of the notice, has been given to make a written submission to the Minister about the proposal; and

(4) In deciding whether to vary the greenhouse gas special authority, the Minister must take into account any submissions made in accordance with the notice.

Division 4—Reporting obligations of holders of greenhouse gas special authorities