Regulation

Steps in processing of water use licence applications

Maximum Days allocated

Cumulative days

Responsible

0

Pre-application enquiry

0

0

Applicant / Responsible

1

Application submitted

1

1

Applicant

2

Responsible authority acknowledge receipt of the application

10

11

Responsible authority

3

Applicant confirms arrangements for site inspection with an allocated case officer

5

16

Applicant

4

Site inspection to confirm water uses, determine information requirements and the need for public participation

20

36

Responsible authority / Applicant

5

Confirm requirements for water use licence application technical report based on site visit and meeting

5

41

Responsible Authority

6

Compilation, consultation and submission of water use licence application technical report by applicant

105

146

Applicant

7

Reject  / Accept water use licence application technical report

10

156

Responsible authority

8

Assessment

139

295

Responsible authority / Applicant

8

Decision and communication to applicant

5

300

Responsible authority