46. Decision whether to proceed with assessment---(1) The Commissioner
 shall, after considering the submissions from the interested parties,
 decide whether or not to proceed with the proposed pay equity
 assessment.

   (2) A decision not to proceed may be based on any of the grounds set
 out in section 40 (2) of this Act.

   (3) Where the Commissioner decides not to proceed, the Commissioner---
   (a) Shall give the reasons for the decision; and
   (b) Shall give public notice of the decision; and
   (c) Shall advise the interested parties of the decision and of the
         Commissioner's reasons for the decision.