Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00090:clause:1_13ab
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00090
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 13AB
Character Range: 10231–11157

13AB  Application for safety approval
 (1) A non‑State operator may apply to the Minister for a safety approval in relation to an activity (other than a mining activity) that is to be carried on in the Antarctic.
 (2) The application must be in the form approved, in writing, by the Minister.

Request for further information
 (3) The Minister may, by written notice, request the applicant to give the Minister, within the period specified in the notice, further information in relation to the application.
 (4) If:
 (a) a request is made under subsection (3); and
 (b) the applicant does not give the requested information within the period specified in the notice;
the Minister may refuse to grant the safety approval under section 13AC.

Withdrawal of application
 (5) An applicant may, by written notice given to the Minister, withdraw the application at any time before the Minister makes a decision on the application.