Introduced on May 3. The Bill will allow the  recovery from an applicant the actual and reasonable costs incurred in relation to a board of inquiry appointed under the Act to decide an application for marine consent. It fixes a drafting error in the EEZ legislation which meant policy intent was not implemented. The Bill will not be retrospective. Completed first reading on May 8 with the support of all parties and sent to the Environment Committee. A curtailed consideration with a report back date of June 11. Reported back on June 6 with no substantive amendments.  Committee stage completed with minor drafting changes on July 4 and third reading on July 5. Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Amendment Bill