Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022
37Refunds for calculation errors about assessable loads
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37 Refunds for calculation errors about assessable loads
37 Refunds for calculation errors about assessable loads
(1) If a person, in payment of a load-based fee, pays an amount greater than the load-based fee because of an error in calculation of an assessable load, the person is entitled to a refund of the amount overpaid.
(2) The EPA may grant a refund as follows—
(a) on its own initiative,
(b) if the person applies for a refund—
(i) within 120 days after the end of the licence fee period to which the fee relates, or
(ii) after the time specified in subparagraph (i)—if the EPA is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances that justify the EPA in considering the application.