(1)  A fee for the preliminary consideration by the Commission of a major project impact statement is to be calculated so as to allow for the recovery of the full costs associated with considering the statement.

(2)  The fee payable under subregulation (1) is to be paid to the Commission within 30 days, or such later period as the Commission allows, after the day on which the major project impact statement is provided to the Panel under section 60ZS(1) of the Act.