28Notice of decision

#### 28 Notice of decision Instrument of exemption (1) If the Minister decides to grant an exemption in relation to regulated waste material, the Minister must give the applicant for the exemption an instrument of exemption stating the following: (a) the kind of regulated waste material covered by the exemption; (b) if applicable, each place to which the regulated waste material is to be exported under the exemption; (c) the reasons why the Minister is satisfied that it is appropriate to grant the exemption; (d) the provisions of this Act covered by the exemption; (e) the day (which must not be before the grant) when the exemption takes effect; (f) that the exemption remains in force: (i) until a specified event occurs; or (ii) for a specified period; (g) if the exemption remains in force until a specified event occurs—the specified event; (h) if the exemption remains in force for a specified period—the period; (i) any conditions of the exemption; (j) any other information prescribed by the rules. > Note: For the purposes of paragraph (f), an exemption cannot remain in force for more than 12 months (see subsection 26(4)). (2) An instrument of exemption given under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument. Notice of refusal (3) If the Minister decides to refuse to grant an exemption, the Minister must notify the applicant, in writing, of the decision. The notice must include the reasons for the decision.