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Referral application under s13 of the Fast-track Approvals Act by Explore Limited or Omakiwi Limited

Request for information related to Explore Limited or Omakiwi Limited and whether they have submitted a referral application under s13 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. 

Response date

09 May 2025

Type

Departmental

Request for information related to Explore Limited or Omakiwi Limited and whether they have submitted a referral application under s13 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. 

Response date

09 May 2025

Type

Departmental

Details of the request

We request pursuant to s 12(1) of the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) the 
following information from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA):

  1. Confirmation of whether or not Explore or Omakiwi (or any other person) has lodged a referral application under s 13 of the FTAA for the Proposal (Referral Application).
  2. If a Referral Application has been lodged, then:
    1. A copy of the Referral Application lodged with the EPA; and
    2. A copy of all documents submitted in support of the Referral Application (including assessments of environmental effects, supporting technical documents or reports, and all information required to be submitted under s 13(4) of the FTAA).

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