Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03484:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03484
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 7959–10847

(ii) proposed and possible exploration techniques;
         (iii) the extent to which exploration activities will, or are likely to, affect the environment inside and outside the affected land;
         (iv) the proposed method and amount of vehicular access to and within the affected land with reference to any proposals to construct roads, landing strips or other access facilities;
         (v) the maximum number of people likely to be on the affected land from time to time;
         (vi) the proposed water, timber or other requirements to be obtained from the affected land; and
         (vii) proposals for minimising the effect of the proposed exploration works on the affected land;
         (viii) the estimated cost of exploration;
         (ix) the estimated geological potential of the area;
         (x) a proposal in relation to payments for exploration activities;
         (xi) the term of the exploration period;
         (xii) proposals for rehabilitation; and

         (xiii) proposals for minimising social impact;
     (e) a description, expressed as fully as practicable, of the various methods for the recovery of any minerals found as a result of the exploration;
     (f) the name, position and qualifications of the person or persons, not exceeding 3 in number, who will represent the applicant at meetings convened under subsection 42 (4) or, if any such person is unable so to represent the applicant, of any substitute authorised to represent the applicant.
"(7) The Land Council shall, within 30 days after receiving the application, cause notice of the application to be sent to any Aboriginal community or group that may be affected by the grant of the licence.

Response of Land Council and Minister to application
"42. (1) Where a Land Council receives an application under section 41 for consent to the grant of an exploration licence in respect of particular land, it shall, before the end of the negotiating period in respect of that application:
     (a) either consent, or refuse to consent, to the grant of an exploration licence authorising the proposed exploration program in respect of that land or of a part of that land; and
     (b) notify the applicant, the Minister and the Northern Territory Mining Minister, in writing, of its decision.
"(2) The Land Council shall not consent to the grant of the licence unless it has, before the end of the negotiating period, to the extent practicable:
     (a) consulted the traditional Aboriginal owners (if any) of the land to which the application relates concerning:
         (i) the exploration proposals; and
         (ii) the terms and conditions to which the grant of the licence may be subject; and
     (b) consulted any Aboriginal community or group that may be affected by the grant of the licence to ensure that the community or group has had an adequate opportunity to express to the