Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) The Minister may, by Gazette notice, declare an area of land to be a protected environmental area (a temporary declaration ) if the Minister believes on reasonable grounds that:
(a) the environment or an aspect of the environment of the area should be protected; and
(b) the declaration of the area is necessary to further the objects of this Act.
(2) A temporary declaration has effect for the period (not exceeding 12 months) specified in the Gazette notice.
(3) A temporary declaration must not be made in respect of an area within 3 months after the day on which a previous temporary declaration affecting that area expires, unless it relates to a different matter.
(4) The Minister must consult with the NT EPA before making a temporary declaration.
(5) The Minister must make reasonable efforts to advise any owner or occupier of land in the declared area of the making of a temporary declaration.
(6) The Minister must publish a statement of the reasons for making a temporary declaration as soon as practicable after the declaration is made.