(1) A person on whom a notice of a recommendation for refusal has been served under section 62ZK may, within 28 days of the service of the notice, lodge an objection with the fire trail management officer who served the notice stating the grounds of objection or, if that officer is not available, any other fire trail management officer.
(2) If a person lodges an objection, the fire trail management officer and the person must genuinely attempt to resolve the matter by consultation having regard to--(a) the provisions of any fire access and fire trail plan applicable to the land that is in force, and(b) any other matters prescribed by the regulations.
(3) Within 28 days of the lodging of an objection, the fire trail management officer must confirm or vary the recommendation.
(4) The fire trail management officer must give the applicant notice of the officer's decision.
(5) If there is no available fire trail management officer, the Commissioner may deal with the matter under section 62ZM as if the recommendation had been confirmed and the applicant had appealed in accordance with subsection (1) of that section.