(1) The NT EPA must accept or refuse to accept a notice of significant variation of a proposed action or strategic proposal within 15 business days after the notice is given under section 51(1) or (2) of the Act.
(2) If the NT EPA does not make a decision under subregulation (1) within the required period, the notice of significant variation is taken to be accepted.
(3) This regulation does not apply if the NT EPA decides under regulation 41 (as applied by regulation 164 (5)) not to proceed with the notice of significant variation.