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Natural Environment Bill

Enforcement and other matters - Miscellaneous - Waiver and extension of time limits

318: Power of waiver and extension of time limits

You could also call this:

"Getting more time or fixing mistakes when following environment rules"

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You can get more time to do something if a permit authority or local authority agrees. They can extend a time period even if it has already ended. They can also ignore a mistake you made if you did not follow the rules. If you have to give information and you make a mistake or leave something out, the permit authority or local authority can choose to ignore the mistake. They can also tell you to fix the mistake on certain conditions. This rule is affected by other parts of the proposed law, such as sections 319 and 320. The permit authority or local authority has the power to make these decisions. They can help you if you are having trouble following the rules. This is part of a proposed new law to help look after the natural environment.

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317: Minister may make grants and loans, or

"The Minister can give money to help the environment, with rules to follow."

319: Requirements for waivers and extensions, or

"Rules for extending or waiving time limits for natural resource permits"

Part 6Enforcement and other matters
Miscellaneous: Waiver and extension of time limits

318Power of waiver and extension of time limits

A permit authority or a local authority may—
extend a time period specified in this Act or in regulations, whether or not the time period has expired:
waive a failure to comply with a requirement under this Act, regulations, or a plan for the time or method of service of documents.

If a person is required to provide information under this Act, regulations, or a plan and the information is inaccurate or omitted, or a procedural requirement is omitted, the permit authority or local authority may—
waive compliance with the requirement; or
direct that the omission or inaccuracy be rectified on such terms as the permit authority or local authority thinks fit.

This section is subject to sections 319 and 320.