COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020

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Purpose and functions of panel

1 Purpose of expert consenting panels

(1)

The purpose of an expert consenting panel appointed under this schedule is to ensure that decisions are made on—

(a)

1 or more consent applications for a listed project or a referred project; and

(b)

1 or more notices of requirement for designations or to alter a designation for a listed project or a referred project.

(2)

A panel must determine consent applications and notices of requirement in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(3)

A panel may issue certificates of compliance in relation to a listed project or a referred project.