MCU14/0028 Appendix 2 EnvProtAct 1994

                                                     Environmental Protection Act 1994
                                             Chapter 3 Environmental impact statements
                                                                    Part 1 EIS process

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              (a)    any stage under divisions 2 to 6; and
              (b)    the taking of a step or the making of a decision within
                     any stage under divisions 2 to 6.
              Example of when subdivision applies—
                 1   when the chief executive is preparing the final terms of reference
                 2   when the proponent is preparing the EIS
                 3   when the administering authority is preparing an EIS assessment
                     report


62       Chief executive may seek advice, comment or
         information
        (1)   The chief executive may seek and consider relevant advice,
              comment or information from the proponent or another
              person.
        (2)   The request may be by public notice.
        (3)   If the request is made of the proponent, it must be written, and
              must state a reasonable period for the giving of the advice,
              comment or information sought.

63       Disclosure of relevant documents or information
              The chief executive may give anyone a document or
              information if it—
              (a)    is mentioned in this part, required to be given to the
                     chief executive under this part or relates to the project or
                     to the process under this part; and
              (b)    is not subject to a disclosure exemption.

64       Making of inquiry does not of itself alter EIS process
              Asking for and receiving, or giving, a document or advice,
              comment or information under this subdivision does not—
              (a)    replace any public notice or other stage or step required
                     under divisions 2 to 6; or
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