(1) For section 77G(3) of the Principal Act substitute —
"(3) A work plan must—
(a) be appropriate in relation to the nature and scale of the extractive industry activities proposed to be carried out; and
(b) identify the risks that the extractive industry activities may pose to the environment, to any member of the public, or to land or property in the vicinity of the activities; and
(c) specify what the person who proposes to apply for an extractive industry work authority will do to eliminate or minimise those risks as far as reasonably practicable; and
(d) include a rehabilitation plan for the land proposed to be covered by the work authority; and
(e) include a plan for consulting with the community that demonstrates that the extractive industry authority holder will use appropriate and effective measures to consult with the community throughout the period of the extractive industry work authority and is prepared in accordance with the regulations and any guidelines issued by the Minister relating to such plans (a community engagement plan ); and
(f) if the extractive industry work authority relates to a declared quarry, contain the prescribed mine stability requirements and processes; and
(g) contain any other matters required by the regulations.".
(2) In section 77G(4) of the Principal Act for "and notify the person" substitute "and notify, and give a statement of reasons for the decision to, the person".