Special provisions for discharges in progress

(1) The provisions of sections 71 to 77, shall apply in respect to discharge under those sections which are in progress on the day an Order under section 70 is made, or to construction, reconstruction or alteration of relevant works which were in progress on that day. (2) An application for a permit under sub-section (1), shall be made before the end of a period of six months commencing on the date an Order under section 70 was made. 82 (3) The Minister shall not unreasonably withhold the grant of a permit on an application made under this section.