Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

ANTARCTIC TREATY (ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION) ACT 1980 - SECT 12E

    After considering the preliminary assessment, the Minister must:

  (a)   determine whether the activity is likely to have:

  (i)   more than a minor or transitory impact; or

  (ii)   a minor or transitory impact; or

  (iii)   no more than a negligible impact;

    on the environment; and

  (b)   inform the proponent of the activity in writing of his or her decision.