92Suspension of scheme

92 Suspension of scheme

92 Suspension of scheme

(1) A suspension of the scheme, or part of the scheme, as provided by section 293A of the Act, may be effected by the EPA by order published in the Gazette.

Note—

The Act requires the EPA to undertake public consultation before suspending the scheme, unless the suspension is required urgently in order to protect the environment, public health, property, or the integrity of the scheme, or is necessary because of an emergency.

(2) The order is to specify the period during which the scheme or part of the scheme is suspended, but that period may be extended by further order published in the Gazette.

(3) The order may specify the effect of the suspension on any rights conferred or obligations imposed under the scheme.

(4) It is a condition of a discharge licence that the discharge licence holder does not discharge saline water during any period in which the scheme or part of the scheme is suspended by the EPA, except with the written approval of the EPA or in accordance with the terms of any order made under this clause.

(5) Subclause (4) has effect despite the discharge rules.