(1) A person may apply in the approved form to the Minister for the grant of an EMEL.
(2) The application must include:
(a) a description of the blocks comprising the proposed title area of the EMEL, which must not exceed 4; and
(b) a technical work program for the proposed term of the EMEL and an estimate of the proposed expenditure on exploration.
(3) The Minister may grant an EMEL for a term not exceeding 2 years.
(4) An EMEL is not renewable.
Notes for section 47
1 Part 5, Division 1 and section 164 include other provisions relevant to the application.
2 Part 5, Division 2 includes procedures relevant to making a decision about the application.