(1) After considering an application and any advice or consultations carried out under section 84AZZ, the Minister must determine the application.
(2) The Minister may determine—
(a) that the declared mine licensee has met the closure criteria for that declared mine land; or
(b) that the declared mine licensee has not met the closure criteria for that declared mine land.
(3) After determining the application the Minister must as soon as practicable—
(a) notify the declared mine licensee of the decision under subsection (2); and
(b) if the Minister made a determination under subsection (2)(b), provide reasons for the decision.
S. 84AZZB inserted by No. 32/2019 s. 44.