Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2014C00508:clause:1_28
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2014C00508
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 28
Character Range: 68304–69253

28  Preliminary assessment
 (1) The APVMA must complete a preliminary assessment of the application within 1 month after it is lodged.
 (2) If it appears from the preliminary assessment that the application meets the application requirements, the APVMA must, within 14 days:
 (a) give written notice to the applicant:
 (i) stating that the application has passed preliminary assessment and that it will be determined under section 29; and
 (ii) setting out any matters prescribed by the regulations; and
 (b) if the variation relates to the use of a chemical product—publish a summary of the application including any details prescribed by the regulations.
 (3) Otherwise, the APVMA must refuse the application.
Note: For notice of refusal, see section 8G.
 (4) The APVMA may alter the application, after it has passed preliminary assessment, with the written consent of:
 (a) the applicant; and
 (b) if the applicant is not the holder—the holder.