(1) This division applies if—(a) the overlapping authority is an exploration authority (non-GHG); and(b) the overlapping authority holder has made holder submissions within 4 months after the holder was given a copy of the application; and(c) the submissions state that the holder wishes overlapping authority priority.
(2) However, this division does not apply if, under another resource Act, overlapping authority priority has been given for any of the relevant land.Note—If this division does not apply, the GHG lease application proceeds immediately to decision under chapter 3 as affected by division 7 .