(1) In section 77TE(1) of the Principal Act, for "without delay" substitute "within 28 days".
(2) After section 77TE(2) of the Principal Act insert —
"(3) If the Department Head gives a copy of the work plan or variation to an approved work plan to a referral authority, the Department Head must, by written notice, endorse or refuse to endorse the work plan or the variation to the approved work plan—
(a) within 28 days of being told by a referral authority that it objects or does not object to the endorsement of the work plan or variation of the work plan; or
(b) within 28 days of the expiry of the time specified in section 77TF(2).".