Asking for and receiving, or giving, a document or advice, comment or information under this subdivision does not—
(a) replace any public notice or other stage or step required under divisions 2 to 6 ; or
(b) extend or reduce the period required to take a step or make a decision under divisions 2 to 6 ; or
(c) affect or limit a provision of divisions 2 to 6 that allows the chief executive and the proponent to agree about the period for the taking of a step under the EIS process.