599Status of major hazard facility licence during review

599  Status of major hazard facility licence during review  (1) This regulation applies if the regulator gives the operator written notice of its decision to refuse to renew the licence.  (2) If the operator does not apply for an external review, the licence continues to have effect until the last of the following events:  (b) the end of the period for applying for an external review.  (3) If the operator applies for an external review, the licence continues to have effect until the earlier of the following events:  (a) the operator withdraws the application for review;  (4) The licence continues to have effect under this regulation even if its expiry date passes. Division 4—Transfer of major hazard facility licence