Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00742:clause:3a_73:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00742
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3A cl 73 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 1633147–1635890

73  Timing of decision on application

Further information requested
 (1) If:
 (a) a carrier applies for a non‑protection zone installation permit; and
 (b) the ACMA requests the applicant to give the ACMA further information under subclause 68(1) in relation to the application;
the ACMA must take all reasonable steps to ensure that a decision is made on the application within:
 (c) 60 business days; or
 (d) if the ACMA, by written notice given to the applicant, specifies a greater number of business days (not exceeding 90 business days)—that number of business days;
after the day on which the applicant gave the ACMA the information.

No further information requested
 (2) If:
 (a) a carrier applies for a non‑protection zone installation permit; and
 (b) the ACMA does not request the applicant to give the ACMA further information under subclause 68(1) in relation to the application;
the ACMA must take all reasonable steps to ensure that a decision is made on the application within:
 (c) 60 business days; or
 (d) if the ACMA, by written notice given to the applicant, specifies a greater number of business days (not exceeding 90 business days)—that number of business days;
after the day on which the application was made.

Extension for change in circumstances relating to application
 (3) If:
 (a) a carrier applies for a non‑protection zone installation permit; and
 (b) the carrier notifies the ACMA of a change in circumstances under subclause 67A(1); and
 (c) the ACMA decides under subclause 67A(2) that the change should not be treated as a material change in circumstances for the purposes of this clause;
the number of business days referred to in subclause (1) or (2) of this clause is extended by 5 business days.
 (4) If:
 (a) a carrier applies for a non‑protection zone installation permit; and
 (b) the carrier notifies the ACMA of a change in circumstances under subclause 67A(1); and
 (c) the ACMA decides under subclause 67A(2) that the change should be treated as a material change in circumstances for the purposes of this clause;
the number of business days referred to in subclause (1) or (2) of this clause is extended by:
 (d) 60 business days; or
 (e) if the ACMA, by written notice given to the applicant, specifies a greater number of business days (not exceeding 90 business days)—that number of business days.

Extension where notice preventing grant of permit is in force
 (5) If:
 (a) a carrier applies for a non‑protection zone installation permit; and
 (b) the Secretary of the Attorney‑General's Department or the Home Affairs Secretary gives a notice to the ACMA under paragraph 70(3)(a) of this Schedule in relation to the application;
the number of business days referred to in subclause (1)