Description of timeline diagram for the fast-track consenting process.
Step 1
Application is lodged with the EPA
Step 2
EPA assesses whether the application contains the information required by the Act and refers the application to the panel or returns the application.
Duration: if a panel has been appointed, 5 working days (if not, a panel must be appointed without undue delay)
Step 3
Panel may invite comments
Duration: (Up to) 5 working days after the application is referred to a panel
Step 4
Comments must be received by the EPA
Duration: 10 working days from invitation
Step 5
Applicant may respond to comments
Duration: 5 working days from date of receiving comments
Step 6
Panel must seek comments on draft conditions
Duration: Timing as specified by the panel
Step 7
Panel must make decision
Duration: 25 working days from date of receiving comments
Step 8
Panel may extend decision timeframe
Duration: 25 workings day from date of extension
Step 9
Decision may be appealed to the High Court
Duration: 15 working days after the date the decision was notified