Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00111:clause:2_4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00111
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 4
Character Range: 37563–38279

4  Subsection 6.12(3)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
 (3) A Basin State may not rely on a claim that there is a reasonable excuse for an excess unless:
 (a) it has provided a report to the Authority and to the Inspector‑General setting out the reasons for the excess, with evidence for the claim; and
 (b) the Inspector‑General is satisfied that the Basin State has a reasonable excuse as claimed.
Note 1: If the Inspector‑General is not satisfied that there is a reasonable excuse, there will be non‑compliance on the part of the Basin State requiring an action plan under subsection 71(1A) of the Act.
Note 2: It is open to the Inspector‑General to consult with the Authority and other bodies as appropriate.