(1) A determination of a protection zone may be made:
(a) on the Regulator's own initiative; or
(b) on the application of a person under regulations made for the purposes of subsection (2).
(2) The regulations may prescribe procedures for:
(a) a person to apply for the Regulator to determine a protection zone; and
(b) the Regulator to consider the application; and
(c) the Regulator to require further information in relation to the application; and
(d) the Regulator to make, or refuse to make, a determination under section 142 in relation to the application.