Temporary declaration of protected environmental area
35 Temporary declaration of protected environmental area
The Minister may, by Gazette notice, declare an area of land to be a protected environmental area (a temporary declaration) if the Minister believes on reasonable grounds that:
the environment or an aspect of the environment of the area should be protected; and
the declaration of the area is necessary to further the objects of this Act.
A temporary declaration has effect for the period (not exceeding
12 months) specified in the Gazette notice.
A temporary declaration must not be made in respect of an area within 3 months after the day on which a previous temporary declaration affecting that area expires, unless it relates to a different matter.
The Minister must consult with the NT EPA before making a temporary declaration.
The Minister must make reasonable efforts to advise any owner or occupier of land in the declared area of the making of a temporary declaration.
The Minister must publish a statement of the reasons for making a temporary declaration as soon as practicable after the declaration is made.
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