Glossary Some of the terms below are defined in Section 20B(8) of the Rule and those definitions are the authority for the purpose of these guidelines. However, in some instances the definitions in these guidelines provide further information or clarification. Term Definition Adverse impact finding Where the Agriculture Minister forms the opinion that the proposed new or expanded ERF project would result in an undesirable impact on agricultural production in the region where the project would be located, an adverse impact finding will be made. Please refer to the related definitions of ‘undesirable impacts’ and ‘region’. Agriculture Minister The Minister responsible for assessing ERF Plantation notifications, is the Minister responsible for the Australian Government Agriculture portfolio, or their delegate. Section 20B (8) of the Rule, defines ‘Agriculture Minister’ as: (a) the Minister administering the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1994; or (b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, delegated responsibilities relating to this section by the Minister covered by paragraph (a). In this document references to ‘Agriculture Minister’ can mean a delegate from the department, consistent with paragraph (b) above. Carbon sequestration The general term used for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide. Capture can occur at the point of emission (e.g. from power plants) or through natural processes (such as photosynthesis), which remove carbon dioxide from the earth's atmosphere and which can be enhanced by appropriate management practices. Sequestration techniques include enhancing the storage of carbon in forests and other vegetation.
Glossary Some of the terms below are defined in Section 20B(8) of the Rule and those definitions are the authority for the purpose of these guidelines. However, in some instances the definitions in these guidelines provide further information or clarification. Term Definition Adverse impact finding Where the Agriculture Minister forms the opinion that the proposed new or expanded ERF project would result in an undesirable impact on agricultural production in the region where the project would be located, an adverse impact finding will be made. Please refer to the related definitions of ‘undesirable impacts’ and ‘region’. Agriculture Minister The Minister responsible for assessing ERF Plantation notifications, is the Minister responsible for the Australian Government Agriculture portfolio, or their delegate. Section 20B (8) of the Rule, defines ‘Agriculture Minister’ as: (a) the Minister administering the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1994; or (b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, delegated responsibilities relating to this section by the Minister covered by paragraph (a). In this document references to ‘Agriculture Minister’ can mean a delegate from the department, consistent with paragraph (b) above. Carbon sequestration The general term used for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide. Capture can occur at the point of emission (e.g. from power plants) or through natural processes (such as photosynthesis), which remove carbon dioxide from the earth's atmosphere and which can be enhanced by appropriate management practices. Sequestration techniques include enhancing the storage of carbon in forests and other vegetation.
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