ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 47 47 When EIS may be submitted

Queensland Consolidated Acts

47 When EIS may be submitted

(1) The proponent may submit the EIS to the chief executive only within—

(a) 2 years after the final terms of reference are given to the proponent; or

(b) any longer period decided by the chief executive before or after the 2 years ends.

(2) The submitted EIS must be accompanied by the fee prescribed under a regulation.

(3) If an EIS is not submitted under subsection (1)—

(a) the final terms of reference cease to have effect; and

(b) division 2 must be complied with again before the EIS may be submitted.