Mining activities in relation to prescribed substances
124C Mining activities in relation to prescribed substances
Before a power is exercised or a function is performed under this Part in relation to the licensing of a mining activity or class of mining activities in respect of a prescribed substance:
the Minister must consult with the Commonwealth Minister about matters agreed in writing between the Commonwealth and the Territory relating to the mining of prescribed substances; and
the Minister must act in accordance with any advice provided by the Commonwealth Minister.
In granting or varying an environmental (mining) licence that relates to the Ranger Project Area, the Minister must ensure that the environmental (mining) licence incorporates or adopts by reference (with the necessary modifications) any environmental requirements and rehabilitation requirements applying under the Atomic Energy Act to a
Part III authority that applies to the site affected by the environmental (mining) licence.
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