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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

You could also call this:

“How you can answer people's comments about your application”

If someone gives comments about an application under section 53, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) must send copies of these comments to the person who made the application. You, as the person who made the application, can then respond to these comments. You have up to 5 working days after the date mentioned in section 54(1) to give your response to the EPA.

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Part 2 Fast-track approvals process
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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