Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00099:clause:1_35
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00099
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 35
Character Range: 16535–17666

35  Before subsection 19(8)
Insert:
 (7C) The Minister may grant a permit for the placement of wastes or other matter into Australian waters from any vessel, aircraft or platform, or into any part of the sea from any Australian vessel or Australian aircraft, for a marine geoengineering activity if the Minister is satisfied:
 (a) that the placement of wastes or other matter for that activity is for scientific research covered by Annex 4 to the Protocol; and
 (b) that pollution of the marine environment from the placement of wastes or other matter for that activity would, as far as practicable, be prevented or reduced to a minimum; and
 (c) that the placement of wastes or other matter for that activity is not contrary to the aims of the Protocol; and
 (d) that the grant of the permit would be in accordance with Annex 5 to the Protocol, taking into account any Specific Assessment Framework:
 (i) that is referred to in paragraph 3 of that Annex; and
 (ii) that has been adopted by the Parties to the Protocol; and
 (iii) that is in force from time to time; and
 (e) of any other matters the Minister considers relevant.