New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

27 Application to extend duration of exploration permit for purpose of discovery appraisal

• (1) An application to the Minister under section 37(2) of the Act to extend the duration of an exploration permit for the purpose of appraising a discovery 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 8 of Schedule 3.

  (3) The application and accompanying material must be lodged with the Secretary.