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Fast-track Approvals Act 2024

Fast-track approvals process - Panel consideration of substantive application - Opportunity for comment on substantive application

55: Response to comments provided under section 53

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"What happens when you comment on an application: the applicant's response"

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When you make comments under section 53, the EPA must send a copy of your comments to the person who made the application. You will know the person who made the application as the applicant. The applicant can then respond to your comments.

The applicant must send their response to the EPA within 5 working days after a certain date. This date is specified under section 54(1). The EPA will tell the applicant this date.

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Panel consideration of substantive application: Opportunity for comment on substantive application

55Response to comments provided under section 53

  1. The EPA must forward copies of any comments received under section 53 to the applicant.

  2. The applicant may provide the EPA with a response to the comments not later than 5 working days after the date specified under section 54(1).

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