Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00794:section:41:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00794
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 41 (pt 2/3)
Character Range: 216234–219081

conditions that are, under a law of the Northern Territory relating to mining for minerals, likely to be conditions to which the grant of the exploration licence will be subject;
 (d) an outline of the proposed exploration program stating, as far as practicable, the location, and likely effect, of proposed exploration works, and including details of:
 (i) the anticipated period of activity upon such works;
 (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 must determine whether it is satisfied the application complies substantially with subsection (6) and give the following written notice of the Council's determination:
 (a) the applicant;
 (b) the Minister;
 (c) the Northern Territory Mining Minister.
 (8) If the Land Council determines it is not satisfied the application complies substantially with subsection (6), the application is taken not to be a valid application.
 (9) The Land Council may, by written notice, request the applicant to give the Land Council specified information, in the form (if any) and within a period of at least 14 days specified in the notice, for the purpose of making the determination.
 (10) If the Land Council has concerns about whether the application complies substantially with subsection (6), the Land Council may give the applicant a written notice that:
 (a) specifies the concerns; and
 (b) invites the applicant to vary the application to address the concerns; and
 (c) specifies a period of at least 14 days after the date of