30BEB  Consultation—rules

Scope

• (1)

  This section applies to rules made for the purposes of paragraph 30BEA(b).

Consultation

• (2)

  If the Minister is aware that an entity is the responsible entity for a critical infrastructure asset, then, before making or amending the rules, the Minister must:

  • (a)

    give the entity a copy of the draft rules or amendments; and

  • (b)

    give the entity a written notice inviting the entity to make a submission to the Minister about the draft rules or amendments within the period specified in the notice; and

  • (c)

    consider any submission received within the period mentioned in paragraph (b); and

  • (d)

    if a submission is received from the entity within the period mentioned in paragraph (b)—give the entity a written statement that sets out the Minister’s response to the submission.

• (3)

  The period specified in the notice must not be shorter than 28 days.