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Port along watercourses, including the development of a 'Special Area Plan' for the East Arm segment of Western Port under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994. CCB, DPI, DSE, Councils Waterways PPWCMA: Regional catchment strategy, Ramsar Protection Program 3.2 Investigate the feasibility of and parameters for creating retention wetlands for improving water quality at the downstream end of priority streams entering Western Port. MW, EPA Higher Current management strategy 1.4 3.3 Minimise dredging within Western Port, and ensure that the provisions of the EPA's ‘Guidelines for Dredging: Best Practice Environmental Management Publication’ are strictly adhered to. DSE, PV, VCA, Toll Western Port, EPA, Councils Higher Patrick Ports Hastings Safety and Environment Management Plan (SEMP) for Port of Hastings (2012). 3.4 Ensure proponents are made aware that development proposals that may impact on Ramsar values should be referred to Environment Australia or an approved State authority as directed by the EPBC Act 1999. DSE, PPWCMA, CCB Higher Current management strategy 6.2 3.5 Take all precautions to avoid accidental and deliberate oil and other chemical spills into Western Port. EPA, MBV, Toll Western Port, PV Higher Port of Hastings SEMP; participation in the Sea Dragon National Oil Pollution exercise (May 2012). 3.6 Ensure awareness, commitment and resources to the ‘Western Port Regional Marine Pollution Contingency Plan’ DSE, PV, MSA Higher 3.7 Take all precautions to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic pest plants, animals and diseases, including the implementation of the ‘Victorian Ballast Water Management Policy’ and the ‘Code of Practice’ relating to the discharge of ballast water. DSE, VCA, MBV, EPA, Toll Western Port Higher Patrick Ports Hastings Safety and Environment Management Plan – active Ballast Water Management with all ballast exchange for commercial ships occurring at sea. 3.8 Develop contingency plans for dealing with threatening infestations and establish a marine pest monitoring and reporting program for Western Port. DSE, EPA Higher Current management strategy 3.14 3.9 Ensure future port development is subject to an appropriate level of environmental impact assessment and that measures to mitigate impacts of approved developments are put in place and monitored. DSE, PV Higher Current management strategy 6.4 3.10 Investigate options for controlling boating activities in or adjoining sensitive habitats. DSE, PV, MBV Higher Current management strategy 5.2