Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01033:reg:3:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01033
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 69416–70620

stage 3:
 (a) if the accredited assessment process involves the finalisation of a draft report—stage 3 begins when the finalised report is given to the Environment Minister for review; and
 (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—stage 3 does not occur.
stage 4: stage 4 begins when an assessment report, prepared by relevant Commonwealth, State or Territory officials under the accredited assessment process, is given to the Environment Minister.
 (2) To avoid doubt, if:
 (a) paragraph (b) of the definition of stage 1 or stage 2 applies, no base fee or Part A complexity fee is payable for that stage; and
 (b) paragraph (b) of the definition of stage 3 applies, no base fee, Part A complexity fee or Part B complexity fee is payable for that stage.
Note: For Part A complexity fee and Part B complexity fee, see regulation 5.13C.

5.13B  Base fee payable in stages
 (1) The base fee for the assessment of the action is payable in 4 stages, before each stage begins.
 (2) The amount of the base fee payable for each stage is set out in the following table:

Base fee for assessment by an accredited assessment process
Item                                                         Stage       Amount payable