Once an application for a Section 40E Permit is granted by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulations and Safety (the department), permit holders will receive a permit and area map, showing the nominated graticular blocks.
Permit holders must forward a copy of the permit and map to any pastoralist affected, before commencing prospecting.
Other aspects to note:
- permit holders cannot apply for a permit to access an exploration licence if they already hold a permit over any part of the same licence.
- people can apply for more than one permit for different exploration licences at the same time, however, these permits operate concurrently – start times cannot be staggered to suit applicants.
- there can be more than one permit over the same graticular block but held by different permit holders
