Northern Territory Numbered Regulations Northern Territory Numbered Regulations(1) Before publishing the draft terms of reference under regulation 101 , the NT EPA:
(a) may consult with the proponent; and
(b) if the proponent is consulted – must consider any written submission received from the proponent within the period specified by the NT EPA.
(2) The required period for the NT EPA to publish the draft terms of reference ceases to run during any period that the NT EPA carries out a consultation under subregulation (1).