seeking comments on the RARMP from prescribed experts, agencies and authorities and the public considering all comments relating to the protection of human health and safety and the environment in finalising the RARMP confirming the applicant’s suitability, including their capacity to meet licence conditions, and considering policy principles and any relevant policy guidelines issued by the LGFGT. Once these actions are completed, the Regulator can make a decision on whether or not to grant a licence and the conditions which are to be included in the licence if issued. The statutory timeframes for making decisions on DIR licences effectively extend over approximately 12 months, and or nine months for limited and controlled releases, as they exclude weekends and public holidays observed in the Australian Capital Territory. This time limit may be extended, that is, the clock may be stopped, if the process is unable to continue, for example, because of an unresolved application for declaration of CCI or because additional information is sought from the applicant. The Act and the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (the Regulations) mandate a minimum timeframe for public consultation on the RARMP of 30 days, or 50 days if the Regulator identifies a significant risk to people or the environment from the proposed dealings. However, consultation periods longer than minimum timeframes are usually allowed to facilitate the provision of information and promote involvement in the decision-making process, particularly by the community. The following table shows the progress of applications for DIR licences undergoing evaluation during the quarter. Applications Notifications of Consultation Consultation Licences received applications* on application on RARMP issued DIR 129 DIR 128 DIR 124 DIR 126 *Although not required under the Act, all new limited and controlled release DIR applications are notified on the OGTR website under ‘What’s New’ and notified to all individuals and organisations on the OGTR mailing list Applications received for Dealings involving Intentional Release licences The Regulator received no applications for a DIR licence in the quarter. Consultation on applications and RARMPs for Dealings involving Intentional Release licences. Although not required by the Act, the Regulator issued a of Licence ‘Notification Application’ for one limited and controlled DIR licence application. This notification was posted on the OGTR website and sent to people and organisations on the OGTR mailing list to advise receipt of the applications and indicate when the RARMP is expected to be released for public comment:
seeking comments on the RARMP from prescribed experts, agencies and authorities and the public considering all comments relating to the protection of human health and safety and the environment in finalising the RARMP confirming the applicant’s suitability, including their capacity to meet licence conditions, and considering policy principles and any relevant policy guidelines issued by the LGFGT. Once these actions are completed, the Regulator can make a decision on whether or not to grant a licence and the conditions which are to be included in the licence if issued. The statutory timeframes for making decisions on DIR licences effectively extend over approximately 12 months, and or nine months for limited and controlled releases, as they exclude weekends and public holidays observed in the Australian Capital Territory. This time limit may be extended, that is, the clock may be stopped, if the process is unable to continue, for example, because of an unresolved application for declaration of CCI or because additional information is sought from the applicant. The Act and the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (the Regulations) mandate a minimum timeframe for public consultation on the RARMP of 30 days, or 50 days if the Regulator identifies a significant risk to people or the environment from the proposed dealings. However, consultation periods longer than minimum timeframes are usually allowed to facilitate the provision of information and promote involvement in the decision-making process, particularly by the community. The following table shows the progress of applications for DIR licences undergoing evaluation during the quarter. Applications received Notifications of applications* Consultation on application Consultation on RARMP Licences issued DIR 129 DIR 128 DIR 124 DIR 126 *Although not required under the Act, all new limited and controlled release DIR applications are notified on the OGTR website under ‘What’s New’ and notified to all individuals and organisations on the OGTR mailing list Applications received for Dealings involving Intentional Release licences The Regulator received no applications for a DIR licence in the quarter. Consultation on applications and RARMPs for Dealings involving Intentional Release licences. Although not required by the Act, the Regulator issued a ‘Notification of Licence Application’ for one limited and controlled DIR licence application. This notification was posted on the OGTR website and sent to people and organisations on the OGTR mailing list to advise receipt of the applications and indicate when the RARMP is expected to be released for public comment: