(1) An application to the Minister under section 36(1) of the Act to extend or decrease the minerals to which a prospecting permit or an exploration permit relates must be—
(a) signed by the permit holder; and
(b) in a form acceptable to the Secretary.
(2) The application must be accompanied by—
(a) the prescribed fee or evidence of it having been paid; and
(b) the information described in Part 1 of Schedule 3.
(3) The application and accompanying material must be lodged with the Secretary.