8 (1) If a species is not listed on the Species at Risk in Ontario List as an extirpated, endangered or threatened species but the Minister is of the opinion that the species may be facing imminent extinction or extirpation, the Minister may require COSSARO to assess and classify the species and, not later than the date specified by the Minister, to submit a report to the Minister under section 6.  2007, c. 6, s. 8 (1). Reconsideration (2) If a species is listed on the Species at Risk in Ontario List and the Minister is of the opinion that credible scientific information indicates that the classification on the List may not be appropriate, the Minister may require COSSARO to reconsider the classification and, not later than the date specified by the Minister, to submit a report to the Minister under section 6 indicating whether COSSARO confirms the classification or reclassifies the species.  2007, c. 6, s. 8 (2); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 6 (1). Same (3) If COSSARO has reported to the Minister its classification of a species as an extirpated, endangered, threatened or special concern species but the Species at Risk in Ontario List has not yet been amended in accordance with section 7 to reflect the classification, the Minister, if of the opinion that credible scientific information indicates that the classification may not be appropriate, may require COSSARO to, (a)  reconsider the classification; and (b)  not later than the date specified by the Minister, submit a second report to the Minister under section 6 which shall either confirm the classification of the species in the first report or reclassify the species. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 6 (2). Notice (4) Upon requiring COSSARO to reconsider a classification of a species under subsection (3), the Minister shall publish a notice of the requirement for a classification reconsideration on a website maintained by the Government of Ontario. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 6 (2). Content of notice (4.1) A notice under subsection (4) shall, (a)  state that the Minister is of the opinion that credible scientific information indicates that the classification of the species in COSSARO’s first report may not be appropriate; (b)  sets out the reasons for the Minister’s opinion; and (c)  sets out the date by which COSSARO is required to submit a second report to the Minister under section 6 which shall either confirm the classification of the species in the first report or reclassify the species. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 6 (2). Timing of amendments to regulation (4.2) If the Minister requires under subsection (3) that COSSARO reconsider its classification of a species set out in a first report made under section 6, (a)  the requirement under subsection 7 (4) for the Ministry official to make and file an amendment to the Species at Risk in Ontario List within 12 months after the day the first report is received no longer applies with respect to the species; and (b)  the Ministry official shall, not later than 12 months after the day the second report is received from COSSARO in accordance with clause (3) (b), make and file an amendment to the Species at Risk in Ontario List so that it accurately reflects information relating to the species contained in the second report. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 6 (2). Consultation with chair of COSSARO (5) The Minister shall not require COSSARO to do anything under this section unless he or she has consulted with the chair of COSSARO.  2007, c. 6, s. 8 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 6 (1, 2) - 01/07/2019