Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00104:clause:3a_69
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00104
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3A cl 69
Character Range: 52359–53276

69  Grant or refusal of permit

Grant

 (1) After:
 (a) considering the application; and
 (b) complying with clause 70 (about consultation); and
 (c) complying with clause 71 (about the matters the ACA must have regard to);
the ACA may grant the applicant a non‑protection zone installation permit authorising the installation, in Australian waters that are not in a protection zone and that are not coastal waters of a State or the Northern Territory, of the submarine cable or cables specified in the application.

 (2) The ACA may grant the permit subject to conditions specified by the ACA in relation to the installation of the cable or cables.

Refusal

 (3) After considering the application, the ACA may refuse to grant a non‑protection zone installation permit.

 (4) If the ACA refuses to grant the permit, it must notify the applicant in writing of the ACA's decision and the reasons for the decision.