(1) This section applies to an application for variation of an authority to prospect under former section 19 made but not decided before the repeal of that section.
(2) The application is taken to be an application for approval of an amendment to the work program for the authority, made under sections 25H and 25I.
(3) Sections 25G, 25J and 25K apply to the deciding of the application, with necessary changes.
(4) In this section—
"former section 19" means section 19 as in force before the commencement of this section.