87FConsent authority's subsequent processing

1. If the consent authority does not grant the applicant's request under section 87D, the consent authority must continue to process the application.

2. If the consent authority grants the applicant's request under section 87D, the consent authority must continue to process the application and must comply with subsections (3) to (7).

3. The consent authority must prepare a report on the application within the longer of the following periods:

4. the period that ends 20 working days after the date on which the period for submissions on the application closes:
5. the period that ends 20 working days after the date on which the authority decides to grant the request.

6. In the report, the consent authority must—

7. address issues that are set out in sections 104 to 112 to the extent that they are relevant to the application; and
8. suggest conditions that it considers should be imposed if the Environment Court grants the application; and
9. provide a summary of submissions received.

10. As soon as is reasonably practicable after the report is prepared, the consent authority must provide a copy to—

11. the applicant; and
12. every person who made a submission on the application.

13. The consent authority must ensure that it provides reasonable assistance to the Environment Court in relation to any matters raised in the authority's report.

14. In providing that assistance, the consent authority—

15. is a party to the proceedings; and
16. must be available to attend hearings to—
    1. discuss or clarify any matter in its report:
    2. give evidence about its report:
    3. discuss submissions received and address issues raised by the submissions:
    4. provide any other relevant information requested by the court.