Components or features of the Matters of National Environmental Significance under environment in the area where the action the EPBC Act will take place The environment, as defined under the EPBC Act, Components or features of the including listed Commonwealth heritage values environment likely to be impacted Terrestrial and marine ecosystems, communities, Is the environment which is likely to be habitats and species and their uniqueness in the park, impacted, or are elements of it, sensitive island and region or vulnerable to impacts? Ground and surface water values The history, current use and condition of Cultural and built features and values the environment which is likely to be impacted Socio-economic and community values Tourism, recreational and visitor experience values Aesthetic/landscape features and values Scientific values Infrastructure 3. Potential impacts Describe the proposal or action Impacts on considerations above including short-term, long-term, off-site, cumulative, indirect and What are the predicted adverse impacts compounding impacts associated with the action? Describe action components, activities, stages, scale, How severe are the potential impacts? intensity and any associated infrastructure What is the extent of uncertainty about Energy use and climate change impact considerations potential impacts? Human health and safety 4. Impact avoidance and mitigation Will any measures to avoid or mitigate Consider timing, duration and frequency of impacts ensure, with a high degree of actions/activities certainty, that impacts are not significant? Include any alternative sites for actions What certainty is that avoidance and Design factors and considerations mitigation measures will be implemented Are there any acceptable impact off-set actions? and sustained? 5. Significance of impacts Considering all the matters above, is the If yes, the Director will consider whether action should action likely to have a significant impact be referred for Ministerial consideration under the EPBC on the environment? Act For proposed actions within Christmas Island National Park that are Category 2 - 3 Actions (see 1) these procedures must be completed for proposals to be assessed and considered for approval. Delete all sentences in blue or with yellow highlight once completed
Components or features of the environment in the area where the action will take place Components or features of the environment likely to be impacted Is the environment which is likely to be impacted, or are elements of it, sensitive or vulnerable to impacts? The history, current use and condition of the environment which is likely to be impacted Matters of National Environmental Significance under the EPBC Act The environment, as defined under the EPBC Act, including listed Commonwealth heritage values Terrestrial and marine ecosystems, communities, habitats and species and their uniqueness in the park, island and region Ground and surface water values Cultural and built features and values Socio-economic and community values Tourism, recreational and visitor experience values Aesthetic/landscape features and values Scientific values Infrastructure 3. Potential impacts Describe the proposal or action What are the predicted adverse impacts associated with the action? How severe are the potential impacts? What is the extent of uncertainty about potential impacts? Impacts on considerations above including short-term, long-term, off-site, cumulative, indirect and compounding impacts Describe action components, activities, stages, scale, intensity and any associated infrastructure Energy use and climate change impact considerations Human health and safety 4. Impact avoidance and mitigation Will any measures to avoid or mitigate impacts ensure, with a high degree of certainty, that impacts are not significant? What certainty is that avoidance and mitigation measures will be implemented and sustained? Consider timing, duration and frequency of actions/activities Include any alternative sites for actions Design factors and considerations Are there any acceptable impact off-set actions? 5. Significance of impacts Considering all the matters above, is the action likely to have a significant impact on the environment? If yes, the Director will consider whether action should be referred for Ministerial consideration under the EPBC Act For proposed actions within Christmas Island National Park that are Category 2 - 3 Actions (see 1) these procedures must be completed for proposals to be assessed and considered for approval. Delete all sentences in blue or with yellow highlight once completed
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