When you apply for a natural resource permit, the person deciding your application must be careful and protect the environment if they do not have enough information. They must think about the potential risks and try to avoid harm to the environment. If the person thinks your application might be refused because of a lack of information, they will consider adding conditions to your permit that help manage any potential risks. You can expect the permit authority to take a cautious approach when they do not have all the facts. This means they will try to find a balance between allowing you to use the natural resource and protecting the environment. The permit authority might add conditions to your permit that require you to monitor and adapt your activities to minimize any potential harm. The permit authority's goal is to make a decision that is safe for the environment, even if they are not sure about all the potential effects of your application. They will use their best judgement to make a decision that protects the environment and allows you to use the natural resource in a responsible way. This approach helps to ensure that the environment is protected, even when there is some uncertainty about the potential impacts of your application.