Section 17U. Matters to be considered by Minister.

(2)The Minister may decline any application if the Minister considers
 	that:
   (a) The information available is insufficient or inadequate to enable
         him or her to assess the effects (including the effects of any
         proposed methods to avoid, remedy, or mitigate the adverse
         effects) of any activity, structure, or facility; or
   (b) There are no adequate methods or no reasonable methods for
         remedying, avoiding, or mitigating the adverse effects of the
         activity, structure, or facility.