(1)  Subject to this section, a major project permit takes effect on the day on which it is granted or another later day specified in the permit.

(2)  Despite subsection (1) , if the relevant fee under section 60ZZZB , and the fees, if any, payable under section 60ZZR , in relation to a major project permit have not been paid by the day on which the major project permit takes effect under this section, the major project permit does not take effect before the day by which all of the fees have been paid.

(3)  If any other approvals (however described) under this Act or another Act are required for the proposed use or development to which a major project permit relates, the major project permit does not take effect until all those approvals have been granted.

(4)  If it is a condition of a major project permit that all reasonable steps be taken to enter into an agreement, the permit does not take effect until –

(a) the day on which the agreement is executed; or

(b) the day on which the Commission notifies the proponent in writing under subsection (5) that the Commission is satisfied that the proponent has taken all reasonable steps to enter into such an agreement.

(5)  The Commission may, on the application of a proponent of a project, issue a notice in writing to the proponent stating that the Commission is satisfied that the proponent has taken all reasonable steps to enter into an agreement.

(6)  The Commission must give notice of the issue of a notice under subsection (5) in relation to a major project to the planning authority in relation to the land to which the notice under subsection (5) relates.