Extension of period of temporary marine mammal special management area declaration
290 Extension of period of temporary marine mammal special management area declaration
This section applies if the chief executive is satisfied the reasons for making a temporary marine mammal special management area declaration will still exist after the end of the period stated in the declaration.
The chief executive may extend the period for a further period of not more than 120 days.
Before extending the period under subsection (2), the chief executive must—
publish a notice (an extension notice) about the proposed extension—
in a newspaper likely to be read by people particularly affected by the proposed extension; and
on the department’s website; and
have regard to any submissions received under subsection (4)(b).
The extension notice must state that—
consideration is being given to extending the period for which the declaration has effect; and
people are invited to make written submissions in relation to the proposed extension within a period of at least 7 days stated in the extension notice.
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