Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995

As soon as possible after a draft management plan has been prepared, the Secretary must refer it to the Minister for approval for it to be publicly exhibited.

The Minister may – give approval to the public exhibition of the draft management plan; or refuse to give approval.

If the Minister gives approval to the public exhibition of a draft management plan, the Secretary, by public notice, must notify – that a draft management plan has been prepared; and the fishery to which the draft management plan relates; and that a person may submit written representations in relation to the draft management plan; and the period during which representations may be made; and the address to which representations may be sent; and the place at which a copy of the draft management plan may be obtained; and the cost, if any, of obtaining a copy of the draft management plan; and the place at which the draft management plan is exhibited; and the period during which the draft management plan is to be exhibited.

The period during which representations may be made and the period during which the draft management plan is to be exhibited is to be each at least 60 days from the date on which the notice is first published.

The Secretary may make available – the history of the fishery or area to which a draft management plan relates; and policies considered relevant in the preparation of the draft management plan; and any other information the Secretary considers necessary or advisable to consider the draft management plan.