54Suitability of activities—public consultation submissions

54 Suitability of activities—public consultation submissions (1) This section applies if the director-general— (a) receives a submission under section 53 (3); and (b) proposes to decide that the activity is not a suitable activity for the public unleased land permit because of information contained in the submission. Note The director-general may issue a public unleased land permit only if satisfied that the activity is a suitable activity for the public unleased land permit (see s 57). (2) The director-general must give the applicant written notice of the proposed decision (a public consultation submission notice). (3) The notice must— (a) include a copy of the submission; and (b) state that— (i) the applicant may give a written submission to the director-general showing cause why the activity should not be considered unsuitable for the public unleased land (ii) the applicant’s submission may be given to the director-general only during the 20 working days (the show cause period) after the date of the notice.