Australian government department of the environment and energy. Environmental protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act. The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage placesdefined in the epbc act as matters of national environmental significance. The views and opinions contained in this document are not necessarily those of the australian government. Epbc act referral epbc 20188151 preliminary documentation. It is designed to provide information about the operation. On 20 april 2017, under section 68 of the epbc act, the queensland department of transport and main roads tmr the proponent referred the mission beach clump point boating infrastructure upgrade epbc 201717924 the proposed action for consideration under the epbc act. Matters of national environmental significance mordialloc bypass freeway environment effects statement 22. Norfolk island legislation amendment act 2015 c2015a00059. It provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places as defined in the epbc act as matters of. Commission conducts inquiry and provides an inquiry report to the minister. Cumberland plain woodland, which is listed as a critically endangered ecological community under both the tsc act and epbc act. Resources sector regulation study productivity commission.
Compliance report bruce highway upgrade caloundra road to. Councils may, however, wish to draw the potential application of the epbc act to the applicants attention if an ecological community or species protected under the epbc act is known to be present on the property. Matters of national environmental significance sp act sustainable planning act 2009 spp state planning policy sprat species profile and threats. Guide to the epbc act department of agriculture, water and the. This submission seeks an exemption under s211 of the act planning and development act 2007 from the need to prepare an environmental impact statement eis for the development. Riverflat eucalypt forest is listed as endangered under the tsc act. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the epbc act entered into force on 16 july 2000 the epbc act and epbc regulations provide a national framework for environment protection through a focus on protecting matters of national environmental significance and on the conservation of australias biodiversity. Canberra act 2601 friday, 4 december 2015 dear sir or madam we make the following submission to the epbc act referral 20157612. Pros and cons of the epbc assessment and approvals process. Guide to the epbc act 3 n introduction this guide provides general information about the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act australias premier environment and heritage legislation. The epbc act is focussed on matters of national environmental significance, which. The epbc act is the australian governments central piece of environmental legislation. Epbc act assessment of impact significance on listed threatened ecological communities, listed threatened species and listed migratory species baam pty ltd page ii file no. Pdf why the environment protection and biodiversity.
Fishery approvals under the epbc act publication sets. The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage placesdefined in the epbc act as. Although the epbc act overlaps state and territory environmental laws, it does. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act. Overview of the environment protection and biodiversity. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Table of contents sections 267 528 note 1 table of acts. The approval conditions are provided in appendix a of this report.
An evaluation of proponent environmental data under the epbc act. The contents of this document have been compiled using a range of source materials and while reasonable care has been taken in its compilation, the. Click on the my applications tile from the dashboard or via the header. About the guide this guide provides general information about the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act australias premier environment and heritage legislation. Debate on the epbc act article pdf available in environmental and planning law journal 233. Further details on the explicit requirements for an epbc act sustainable fisheries assessment can be found at. A person will not contravene the epbc act if the action is then taken in accordance with that decision and in line with any measures or undertakings in the referral. While that is the formal purpose, you can include other information in your material but the decision maker does not have to take it into account at this stage. Swirls in the stream of australian environmental law.
Protection and biodiversity conservation epbc act 1999 cth and the airservices act 1995 cth, and in accordance with airservices environment management system ems. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the epbc act is the australian governments central piece of environmental legislation. Appendix i nsw department of planning, industry, and. The minister directs proponent to publish referral information for public. The act reading test measures a test takers ability to understand, analyze and evaluate written passages. The passages will contain material that will be from a variety of sources and on a number of different topics. The act reflects the role of the commonwealth to address environmental matters of national significance, provide a nationally coordinated approach to managing our environment and meet our international commitments.
All fisheries which export product, or interact with protected species in commonwealth waters are assessed and accredited under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. It is designed to provide information about the operation and scope of the legislation to a range of audiences including industry, developers and the general community. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is an act of the parliament of australia that provides a framework for protection of the australian environment, including its biodiversity and its natural and culturally significant places. Each of the passages and statements in the reading test will be. Enacted on 17 july 2000, it established a range of processes to help protect. Notices showing the progress of applications for approval under the epbc act. Under the epbc act, a project must be referred to doe for actions that are likely to have a significant impact on mnes protected by part 3 of the epbc act. The ministry of environment and forests of india have been in a great effort in environmental impact assessment in india.
A pdf copy of your epbc act referral can be downloaded from my applications of within the epbc act referral form. Download a pdf copy of an epbc act referral online. Fpicot3256 apply biodiversity protection principles training. Walker group holdings pty limitedcommercial developmentmoreton bayqueenslandtoondah harbour project, moreton bay, qld. Please note that all public comments will be considered by the decisionmaker. This proposal does not trigger an assessment or referral under the epbc act. The epbc act provides for a public comment period of 10 business days with no extensions.
Pdf may contain fields not relevant to your application. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act constitutes an improvement on previous commonwealth environmental law. Overburden management project the project to the commonwealth government on may 2014. Epbc 20084449 annual compliance assessment report 2018 issue date. Epbc assessment of impact significance on listed endangered. Australias international obligations under the cbd 48 public expectations of australian government leadership in the environment space49 a new direction 51 objects, principles and esd 53 objectives 53 principles of ecologically sustainable development 53 costbenefit analysis 56.
The findings of the 2018 study were consistent with 2017 data and concluded there was no significant relationship between mound. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act constitutes an improvement on previous commonwealth environmental law, particularly the environment protection. Evolution of the epbc act and mnes 46 case study 3. Jul 12, 2016 an act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for related purposes. Epbc assessment and approval processes relevant to ti 4. The commonwealth environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the act represents the most fundamental reform of commonwealth environment laws since the. Epbc act policy statements are available to provide guidance in relation to the practical application of the epbc act. The bilateral agreement between the commonwealth and the state of queensland is not. The epbc act contains two key regimes, which are outlined in this guide. Federal responsibilities to regulate to protect m atters of nes under the epbc act in resource project environmental management including a key requirement for 100% bonds. About the guide this guide provides general information about the. May 16, 2005 environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. The main laws in nation are water act 1974, the indian wildlife protection act 1972, the air prevention and control of pollution act 1981 and the environment protection act 1986.
By focussing on known and likely habitat for nationally threatened species, migratory and ecologically communities, it provides a useful indicator for the reach of the. On 19 may 2017, under section 75 of the epbc act, i determined. The methodology for a scoping study starts with a description of the project and its elements. Qwsg queensland wader study group rokamba republic of koreaaustralia migratory bird agreement sap sediment sampling and analysis plan significant impact guidelines significant impact guidelines 1. Heres how to download a pdf copy of a draft or complete epbc act referral. Queensland coral fishery case study margie atkinson project manager sustainable fisheries group gbrmpa coauthors. Download a pdf copy of an epbc act referral online services. Submit an epbc act referral online services department of. Title of proposal 20208614 victorian big battery, moorabool victoria summary of your proposed action 1.