(1) The Convener may give written directions:
(a) as to the manner of lodging requests or applications, including in electronic form, with the Review Council for the purposes of paragraphs 196Y(3)(c), 196Z(2)(d), 196ZN(4)(d), 196ZO(5)(d) and 196ZQ(5)(c); and
(b) as to the time at which such requests or applications are taken to have been lodged.
(2) A direction under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.