Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00742:clause:3a_4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00742
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3A cl 4
Character Range: 1571981–1572812

4  ACMA may declare a protection zone
 (1) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, declare a protection zone in relation to one or more submarine cables, or one or more submarine cables that are proposed to be installed, in Australian waters.
 (1A) The ACMA must not declare a protection zone in relation to one or more domestic submarine cables, or one or more domestic submarine cables that are proposed to be installed, unless:
 (a) the cable or cables are specified in the regulations; or
 (b) the route or routes of the proposed cable or cables are specified in the regulations.
 (2) Before the ACMA declares a protection zone, the ACMA must comply with Subdivision B.
Note: Subdivision B requires the ACMA to develop a proposal for the protection zone and to consult about the proposal, and to satisfy other prerequisites.