(1) A confirmation notice, for an ML (coal), is a notice that—
(a) states that the ML (coal) holder intends to start carrying out authorised activities for the ML (coal) in an IMA in an overlapping area the subject of the ML (coal); and
(b) states the agreed mining commencement date for the IMA; and
(c) confirms the ML (coal) holder will start coal mining operations in the IMA on the agreed mining commencement date for the IMA; and
(d) includes any other information prescribed by regulation.
(2) A confirmation notice must be given to a PL holder at least 18 months, but no more than 2 years, before the agreed mining commencement date for the IMA.