197Existing application for permit for existing pipeline

197 Existing application for permit for existing pipeline (1) An application made under section 9(1) or 28 of the old Act in respect of an existing pipeline but not determined before the commencement day is deemed to be an application for a licence to construct and operate the pipeline under this Act (the **existing pipeline application**). (2) This Act (except Part 4 and section 28) applies to the existing pipeline application. 198 New application for existing pipeline Part 4 and section 28(2) of this Act do not apply to an application for a licence under this Act in respect of a pipeline existing on the commencement day. 199 Application to vary authorised route of pipeline (1) This section applies to an application made under section 12(4) of the old Act but not determined before the commencement day. (2) The Minister must determine in respect of each application whether it is an application for a minor alteration or an application for a significant alteration in the authorised route of the pipeline. (3) If the application is determined to be an application for a minor alteration, it is deemed to be an application under section 66 of this Act. (4) If the application is determined to be an application for a significant alteration, it is deemed to be an application under section 68 of this Act.