234Applications for non‑QPS permits

234 Applications for non‑QPS permits

(1) A person may apply, in writing, for a permit to use methyl bromide for non‑QPS uses for a particular year.

Note: A year is a calendar year: see regulation 200.

(2) An application for a permit for a year must: (a) be made to the Minister: (i) no later than 18 months before the start of the year; or (ii) if allowed by the Minister—within a shorter period before the start of the year, or at any time after the start of the year; and (b) be made in an approved form; and (c) be signed by the applicant. (3) The Minister: (a) may ask the applicant for any further information in relation to the application the Minister considers reasonably necessary; and (b) need not consider, or further consider, the application until such information is provided.