Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Referral of proposed action
What is a referral?
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) provides for the
protection of the environment, especially matters of national environmental significance (NES). Under the
EPBC Act, a person must not take an action that has, will have, or is likely to have a significant impact on
any of the matters of NES without approval from the Australian Government Environment Minister. To obtain
approval from the Environment Minister, a proposed action should be referred. The purpose of a referral is
to obtain a decision on whether your proposed action will need formal assessment and approval under the
EPBC Act.
Your referral will be the principal basis for the Minister’s decision as to whether approval is necessary and, if
so, the type of assessment that will be taken. These decisions are made within 20 business days, provided
that sufficient information is provided in the referral.
Who can make a referral?
Referrals may be made by a person proposing to take an action, the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth
agency, a state or territory government, or agency, provided that the relevant government or agency has
administrative responsibilities relating to the action.
When do I need to make a referral?
A referral must be made for actions that are likely to have a significant impact on the following matters
protected by Part 3 of the EPBC Act:
• World Heritage properties (sections 12 and 15A)
• National Heritage places (sections 15B and 15C)
• Wetlands of international importance (sections 16 and 17B)
• Listed threatened species and communities (sections 18 and 18A)
• Listed migratory species (sections 20 and 20A)
• Protection of the environment from nuclear actions (sections 21 and 22A)
• Commonwealth marine environment (sections 23 and 24A)
• The environment, if the action involves Commonwealth land (sections 26 and 27A), including:
•
actions that are likely to have a significant impact on the environment of Commonwealth land
(even if taken outside Commonwealth land);
•
actions taken on Commonwealth land that may have a significant impact on the environment
generally;
• The environment, if the action is taken by the Commonwealth (section 28)
• Commonwealth Heritage places outside the Australian jurisdiction (sections 27B and 27C)
You may still make a referral if you believe your action is not going to have a significant impact, or if you are
unsure. This will provide a greater level of certainty that Commonwealth assessment requirements have
been met.
To help you decide whether or not your proposed action requires approval (and therefore, if you should
make a referral), the following guidance is available from the Department’s web site:
• the Policy Statement titled Significant Impact Guidelines 1.1 – Matters of National Environmental
Significance. Additional sectoral guidelines are also available.
• the Policy Statement titled Significant Impact Guidelines 1.2 - Actions on, or impacting upon,
Commonwealth land, and actions by Commonwealth agencies.
• the interactive map tool (enter a location to obtain a report on what matters of NES may occur in that
location).
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Can I refer part of a larger action?
In certain circumstances, the Minister may not accept a referral for an action that is a component of a larger
action and may request the person proposing to take the action to refer the larger action for consideration
under the EPBC Act (Section 74A, EPBC Act). If you wish to make a referral for a staged or component
referral, read ‘Fact Sheet 6 Staged Developments/Split Referrals’ and contact the Referral Business Entry
Point (1800 803 772).
Do I need a permit?
Some activities may also require a permit under other sections of the EPBC Act. Information is available on
the Department’s web site.
What information do I need to provide?
Schedule 2 of the EPBC Regulations sets out the information that must be included in a referral. Completing
all parts of this form will ensure that you submit the required information and will also assist the Department
to process your referral efficiently.
You can complete your referral by entering your information into this Word file.
Instructions
Instructions are provided in green text throughout the form.
Attachments/supporting information
The referral form should contain sufficient information to provide an adequate basis for a decision on the
likely impacts of the proposed action. You should also provide supporting documentation, such as
environmental reports or surveys, as attachments.
Coloured maps, figures or photographs to help explain the project and its location should also be submitted
with your referral. Aerial photographs, in particular, can provide a useful perspective and context. Figures
should be good quality as they may be scanned and viewed electronically as black and white documents.
Maps should be of a scale that clearly shows the location of the proposed action and any environmental
aspects of interest.
Please ensure any attachments are below two megabytes (2mb) as they will be published on
the Department’s website for public comment (Note: the Minister may decide not to publish
information that is commercial-in-confidence). To minimise file size, enclose maps and figures
as separate files if necessary. If unsure, contact the Referral Business Entry Point for advice.
Attachments larger than two megabytes (2mb) may delay processing of your referral.
How do I submit a referral?
Referrals may be submitted by mail, fax or email.
Mail to:
Referral Business Entry Point
Environment Assessment Branch
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
• If submitting via mail, electronic copies of documentation (on CD/DVD or by email) are appreciated.
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Fax to: 02 6274 1789
• Faxed documents must be of sufficiently clear quality to be scanned into electronic format.
• Address the fax to the mailing address, and clearly mark it as a ‘Referral under the EPBC Act’.
• Follow up with a mailed hardcopy including copies of any attachments or supporting reports.
Email to: xxxx.xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
• Clearly mark the email as a ‘Referral under the EPBC Act’.
• Attach the referral as a Microsoft Word file and, if possible, a PDF file.
• Follow up with a mailed hardcopy including copies of any attachments or supporting reports.
What happens next?
Following receipt of a valid referral (containing all required information) you will be advised of the next steps
in the process, and the referral and attachments will be published on the Department’s web site for public
comment (
Note: the Minister may decide not to publish information that is commercial-in-
confidence).
The Department will write to you at the end of 20 business days to advise you of the outcome of your
referral and whether or not formal assessment and approval under the EPBC Act is required. There are a
number of possible decisions regarding your referral, including:
The proposed action is NOT LIKELY to have a significant impact and does NOT NEED approval
No further consideration is required under the environmental assessment provisions of the EPBC Act and the
action can proceed (subject to any state or local government requirements).
The proposed action is NOT LIKELY to have a significant impact IF undertaken in a particular
manner
The particular manner in which you must carry out the action will be identified as part of the final decision.
You must report your compliance with the particular manner to the Department.
The proposed action is LIKELY to have a significant impact and does NEED approval
If the action has, will have or is likely to have a significant impact it is called a controlled action and the
particular matters upon which the action may have a significant impact (such as World Heritage or
threatened species) are known as the controlling provisions.
The proposed action is subject to a public assessment process before it can be considered for approval. The
assessment approach will usually be decided at the same time as the controlled action decision. (Further
information about the levels of assessment and basis for deciding the approach are available on the
Department’s web site.)
Compliance audits
The Department may audit your project at any time to ensure that it was completed in accordance with the
information provided in the referral or the particular manner specified in the decision. If the project changes,
such that the likelihood of significant impacts could vary, you should write to the Department to advise of
the changes.
For more information
• call the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Community Information Unit on
1800 803 772 or
• visit the web site www.environment.gov.au/epbc
All the information you need to make a referral, including documents referenced in this form, can be
accessed from the above web site.
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Referral of proposed action
Project title: East Gippsland Shire Council Poplar Removal
Program – Grey-headed Flying-Fox Zone
1 Summary of proposed action
NOTE: You must also attach a map/plan(s) showing the location and approximate boundaries of the area in which the
project is to occur. Maps in A4 size are preferred. You must also attach a map(s)/plan(s) showing the location and
boundaries of the project area in respect to any features identified in 3.1 & 3.2, as well as the extent of any freehold,
leasehold or other tenure identified in 3.3(j).
1.1
Short description
East Gippsland Shire Council Poplar tree removal program on the Mitchell River. Removal of poplar trees used as a
seasonal roost habitat by Grey–headed Flying Fox.
1.2
Latitude and longitude
Latitude
Longitude
Latitude and longitude details
location
point degrees minutes seconds
degrees minutes seconds
are used to accurately map the
boundary of the proposed
Poplar site
-37
49
12
147
37
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action. If these coordinates are
inaccurate or insufficient it may
delay the processing of your
referral.
The Interactive Mapping Tool may provide assistance in determining the coordinates for your project area.
If area less than 5 hectares, provide the location as a single pair of latitude and longitude references. If area greater
than 5 hectares, provide bounding location points.
If the proposed action is linear (eg. a road or pipeline), provide coordinates for each turning point.
Do not use AMG coordinates.
1.3
Locality
The site is adjacent to the northern side of the town of Bairnsdale on the Mitchell River approximately 1km
downstream of the Lind Bridge (Bairnsdale – Wy Yung Road crossing of Mitchell River).
1.4
Size of the development
The area of intended tree removal is approximately 0.5Ha
footprint or work area
(hectares)
1.5
Street address of the site
59-100 Riverine Street
1.6
Lot description
EGSC committee of management Crown land.
1.7
Local Government Area and Council contact (if known)
East Gippsland Shire Council application
1.8
Timeframe
The tree felling component of the project will be completed in a two week time frame commencing late March 2010.
Tree poisoning (none impact) usually occurs three months prior to tree falling.
1.9
Alternatives
No
Does the proposed action
include alternative timeframes,
X
Yes, you must also complete section 2.2
locations or activities?
1.10
State assessment
X
No
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Is the action subject to a state
Yes, you must also complete Section 2.4
or territory environmental
impact assessment?
1.11
Component of larger action
X
No
Is the proposed action a
component of a larger action?
Yes, you must also complete Section 2.6
1.12
Related actions/proposals
X
No
Is the proposed action related to
other actions or proposals in the
Yes, provide details:
region (if known)?
1.13
Australian Government
No
funding
Has the person proposing to
X
Yes, provide details: The project has been funded from EGSC,
take the action received any
EGCMA and Landcare. It is possible that funding may be procured
Australian Government grant
from AG however there are no grant applications presently pending.
funding to undertake this
project?
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2 Detailed description of proposed action
NOTE: It is important that the description is complete and includes all components and activities associated with the action.
If certain related components are not intended to be included within the scope of the referral, this should be clearly
explained in section 2.6.
2.1 Description of proposed action
East Gippsland Shire Council has been undertaking a Poplar removal program since 2003 along the
Mitchell River, adjacent to the township of Bairnsdale between the Lind Bridge and the Princess
Highway Bridge. The Poplars are targeted for removal by this ongoing program as they are an
environmental weed, in a state of senescence and will pose a public safety threat in the near future
due to dead branches and severe lean angles. The Poplar removal programs next scheduled stage
of action will remove trees used by GHFF as ‘summer camp’ habitat. It is intended the trees will be
removed and burnt nearby during April 2009. The operation process of removal will require that
trees maybe completely removed on level ground or felled with stumps remaining in the ground on
slopes. The trees will NOT be removed if bats are present at the time of scheduled operations.
Revegetation activities will commence following removal. The program represents a concerted
community effort by East Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
and the Bairnsdale Urban Landcare Group. The program has been nominated for State Landcare
Awards in 2009.
2.2 Alternative locations, time frames or activities that form part of the referred action
The extent of the poplar distribution along the Mitchell River in the program activity zone will allow
for continued removal of poplar species. Staged removal of the area of poplars used by the GHFF is
an option while allowing the poplar program to continue. It is considered that the staged removal
could occur over a three year period allowing the GHFF opportunities to relocate and present
enhanced opportunities to manage the relocation to other suitable habitat.
2.3 Context, planning framework and state/local government requirements
The poplars are recognised as environmental weeds and do not require approval under the native
vegetation framework for removal. The program has been successfully ongoing for a number of
years and is in accordance with East Gippsland Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2008-2013.
2.4 Environmental impact assessments under Commonwealth, state or territory legislation
Proposal is not considered to be subject to environmental impact assessment.
2.5 Consultation with Indigenous stakeholders
Indigenous stakeholders are not considered to be effected by this proposal.
2.6 A staged development or component of a larger project
The project is an ongoing program, the proposed activities represent one particular years work but it
is not considered that this project represents a component of a larger project.
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3 Description of environment & likely impacts
3.1 Matters of national environmental significance
Describe the affected area and the likely impacts of the proposal, emphasising the relevant matters protected by the EPBC
Act. Refer to relevant maps as appropriate. The interactive map tool can help determine whether matters of national
environmental significance or other matters protected by the EPBC Act are likely to occur in your area of interest.
Your assessment of impacts should refer to the following resources (available from the Department’s web site):
• specific values of individual World Heritage properties and National Heritage places and the ecological character of
Ramsar wetlands;
• profiles of relevant species/communities (where available), that will assist in the identification of significance;
• Significant Impact Guidelines 1.1 – Matters of National Environmental Significance; and
• associated sectoral and species policy statements available on the web site, as relevant.
Note that even if your action will not be taken in a World Heritage area, Ramsar wetland, Commonwealth
marine area, or on Commonwealth land, it could still impact upon these areas (for example, through
downstream impacts). Consideration of likely impacts should include both direct and indirect impacts.
3.1 (a) World Heritage Properties
Description
None in area within 1km of site (protected matters search tool).
Nature and extent of likely impact
Address any impacts on the World Heritage values of any World Heritage property
3.1 (b) National Heritage Places
Description
None in area within 1km of site (protected matters search tool).
Nature and extent of likely impact
Address any impacts on the National Heritage values of any National Heritage place
3.1 (c) Wetlands of International Importance (declared Ramsar wetlands)
Description
Gippsland Lakes is listed as Ramsar wetland. The Poplar program intends to enhance native vegetation
in the Mitchell River environment, a major tributary of the Gippsland Lakes.
Nature and extent of likely impact
The proposed project is considered to have a positive impact on the health of the Gippsland Lakes.
Erosion control measures to minimise run off from ground disturbance will be undertaken and work will
not be undertaken in periods of high erosion incidence. Address any impacts on the ecological
character of any Ramsar wetlands
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3.1 (d) Listed threatened species and ecological communities
Description
Removal of poplar trees presently used as habitat by Grey- headed Flying-fox.
Nature and extent of likely impact
Loss of habitat for GHFF at present summer camp site. It is anticipated that the GHFF will relocate to
find other suitable habitat. The camp is presently used by 3-5000 bats (on average) over summer and
is closely monitored by the Department of Sustainability and Environment. While other suitable habitat
is without question available locally it is the potential human interaction of any new habitat adopted by
the bats that is of concern. Where possible the bats will be encouraged to adopt habitat of low human
contention.
Address any impacts on the members of any listened threatened species or any threatened ecological community, or their
habitat
3.1 (e) Listed migratory species
Description
Nature and extent of likely impact
Address any impacts on the members of any listed migratory species, or their habitat
3.1 (f) Commonwealth marine area
Description
12 species listed within 1km (protected matters search tool)
Nature and extent of likely impact
This is a terrestrial site in the riparian zone, ground disturbance will be minimised and work will only be
undertaken in dry conditions to avoid any potential run off.
3.1 (g) Commonwealth land
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Description
If the action will affect Commonwealth land also describe the more general environment. The Policy Statement titled
Significant Impact Guidelines 1.2 - Actions on, or impacting upon, Commonwealth land, and actions by Commonwealth
agencies provides further details on the type of information needed. If applicable, identify any potential impacts from actions
taken outside the Australian jurisdiction on the environment in a Commonwealth Heritage Place overseas.
Nature and extent of likely impact
Address any impacts on any Commonwealth land
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3.2 Nuclear actions, actions taken by the Commonwealth (or Commonwealth
agency), actions taken in a Commonwealth marine area, or actions taken on
Commonwealth land
You must describe the nature and extent of likely impacts (both direct & indirect) on the whole environment if your project:
• is a nuclear action;
• will be taken by the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth agency;
• will be taken in a Commonwealth marine area; or
• will be taken on Commonwealth land.
Your assessment of impacts should refer to the Significant Impact Guidelines 1.2 - Actions on, or impacting upon,
Commonwealth land, and actions by Commonwealth agencies and specifically address impacts on:
• ecosystems and their constituent parts, including people and communities;
• natural and physical resources;
• the qualities and characteristics of locations, places and areas;
• the heritage values of places; and
• the social, economic and cultural aspects of the above things.
3.2 (a)
Is the proposed action a nuclear action?
X
No
Yes (provide details below)
If yes, nature & extent of likely impact on the whole environment
3.2 (b)
Is the proposed action to be taken by the X
No
Commonwealth or a Commonwealth
agency?
Yes (provide details below)
If yes, nature & extent of likely impact on the whole environment
3.2 (c)
Is the proposed action to be taken in a
X
No
Commonwealth marine area?
Yes (provide details below)
If yes, nature & extent of likely impact on the whole environment (in addition to 3.1(f))
3.2 (d)
Is the proposed action to be taken on
X
No
Commonwealth land?
Yes (provide details below)
If yes, nature & extent of likely impact on the whole environment (in addition to 3.1(g))
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3.3 Other important features of the environment
Provide a description of the following features of the project area and the affected area.
3.3 (a) Soil and vegetation characteristics
Deep alluvial soils on river flats with limestone escarpment and exposed limestone on steeper slopes.
The pre settlement ecological vegetation community is warm temperate rainforest however the site
is heavily invaded with weed species, predominantly poplar and ivy and the site is not now
considered to represent the warm temperate rainforest ecological vegetation community.
3.3 (b) Water flows, including rivers, creeks and impoundments
Site is adjacent to the Mitchell River.
3.3 (c) Outstanding natural features, including caves
Underlying limestone escarpement.
3.3 (d) Gradient (or depth range if action to be taken in a marine area)
3.3 (e) Buildings or other infrastructure
Site is adjacent to the urban area, separated by a road.
3.3 (f) Marine areas
3.3 (g) Kinds of fauna & flora
3.3 (h) Current state of the environment in the area
The Mitchell River environs are heavily infested with weed species and the program has provided an
opportunity for rehabilitation to be undertaken. Extensive areas of the Mitchell River environs are
now revegetated with native species.
Include information about the extent of erosion, whether the area is infested with weeds or feral animals and whether the
area is covered by native vegetation or crops.
3.3 (i) Other important or unique values of the environment
The area is part of a linear walking path in the urban area that provides many residents with a
recreational opportunity.
Describe any other key features of the environment affected by, or in proximity to the proposed action (for example, any
national parks, conservation reserves, wetlands of national significance etc).
3.3 (j) Tenure of the action area (eg freehold, leasehold)
3.3 (k) Existing land/marine uses of area
3.3 (l) Any proposed land/marine uses of area
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4 Measures to avoid or reduce impacts The poplar trees will NOT be removed if GHFF are present at the time of intended operations. If the
GHFF are present operation works will be postponed until the GHFF have departed the site.
The staged removal of trees may help to encourage the bats to find suitable habitat at another
location and reduce any sudden change in conditions at the site.
It is anticipated that a three year staged removal program would represent a practical option for the
limited size of the site if this option was required to be exercised.
The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts may decide that a proposed action is not a controlled action if the
action will be undertaken in a particular manner that will ensure that any potential significant impacts are avoided or
reduced by mitigation measures to the extent that they will not be significant (Subsection 77A(1) of the EPBC Act).
To be considered, any such measures must:
• clearly form part of the referral (eg be identified in the referral form and fall within the responsibility of the person
proposing to take the action),
• be concrete and prescriptive, and
• be clearly effective in avoiding or mitigating significant impacts.
Examples of relevant measures to avoid or reduce impacts may include the timing of works to avoid critical periods for
listed species, avoidance of habitat important for listed species from direct and indirect impacts, application of specific
design measures to avoid or reduce impacts, or adoption of specific work practices to reduce or avoid impacts.
More general commitments (eg preparation of management plans or monitoring) and measures aimed at providing
environmental offsets, compensation or off-site benefits CANNOT be taken into account in making a decision on
significance (but are relevant at the assessment and approval stages if your project proceeds to these stages).
Refer to the Guideline on Particular Manner Decisions under the EPBC Act available at the Department’s web site.
For any measures intended to avoid or mitigate significant impacts on matters protected under the EPBC Act, specify:
• what the measure is
• how the measure is expected to be effective
• the timeframe or workplan for the measure.
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5 Conclusion on the likelihood of significant impacts
Identify whether or not you believe the action is a controlled action (ie. significant impacts on the matters protected under
the Act are likely) and the reasons why. If you think that the action is a controlled action, you must also identify the
relevant protected matters in section 5.3. (An action is a controlled action if it has, will have, or is likely to have a significant
impact on a matter protected by a provision of Part 3 of the EPBC Act).
5.1 Do you THINK your proposed action is a controlled action?
No, complete section 5.2
X
Yes, complete section 5.3
5.2 Proposed action IS NOT a controlled action.
Specify the key reasons why you think the proposed action is not a controlled action (ie. NOT LIKELY to have significant
impacts).
5.3 Proposed action IS a controlled action
Type ‘x’ in the box for the matter(s) of the EPBC Act that you think are likely to be impacted (controlling provisions).
Matters likely to be impacted
sections 12 and 15A (World Heritage)
sections 15B and 15C (National Heritage places)
sections 16 and 17B (Wetlands of international importance)
X
sections 18 and 18A (Listed threatened species and communities)
sections 20 and 20A (Listed migratory species)
sections 21 and 22A (Protection of the environment from nuclear actions)
sections 23 and 24A (Commonwealth marine environment)
sections 26 and 27A (Protection of the environment from actions involving Commonwealth land)
section 28 (Protection of the environment from Commonwealth actions)
Sections 27B and 27C (Commonwealth Heritage places outside the Australian Jurisdiction)
Specify the key reasons why you think the proposed action is a controlled action (ie. LIKELY to have significant impacts).
The proposed action will remove habitat presently used by GHFF. It is considered that the impact
will be minimal as suitable habitat is likely to be found by the bats at other nearby locations.
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6 Environmental history of the responsible party
NOTE: If a decision is made that a proposal needs approval under the Act, the Minister will also decide the assessment
approach. The EPBC Regulations provide for the environmental history of the party proposing to take the action to be taken
into account when deciding the assessment approach for actions that need approval under the Act.
Yes No
6.1 Does the party taking the action have a satisfactory record of responsible
X
environmental management?
Provide details
The project will be undertaken by EGSC and coordinated by the Sustainability
Units Environment Officer.
6.2 Has the party taking the action ever been subject to any proceedings under a
X
Commonwealth, State or Territory law for the protection of the environment or the
conservation and sustainable use of natural resources?
If yes, provide details
6.3 If the party taking the action is a corporation, will the action be taken in accordance
X
with the corporation’s environmental policy and planning framework?
If yes, provide details of environmental policy and planning framework
6.4 Has the person proposing to take the action previously referred an action under the
X
EPBC Act?
Provide name of proposal and EPBC reference number (if known)
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7 Information sources and attachments
(For the information provided above)
7.1 References
• List the references used in preparing the referral.
• Highlight documents that are available to the public, including web references if relevant.
7.2 Reliability and date of information
For information in section 3 specify:
• source of the information;
• how recent the information is;
• how the reliability of the information was tested; and
• any uncertainties in the information.
7.3 Attachments
Indicate the documents you have attached. All attachments must be less than two megabytes so they can be published on
the Department’s website. Attachments larger than two megabytes (2mb) may delay the processing of your referral.
9
attached
Title of attachment(s)
You must attach
figures, maps or aerial photographs
showing the project locality (section 1)
figures, maps or aerial photographs
showing the location of the project in
respect to any matters of national
environmental significance or important
features of the environments (section 3)
If relevant, attach
copies of any state or local government
approvals and consent conditions (section
2.3)
copies of any completed assessments to
meet state or local government approvals
and outcomes of public consultations, if
available (section 2.4)
copies of any flora and fauna investigations
and surveys (section 3)
technical reports relevant to the
assessment of impacts on protected
matters and that support the arguments
and conclusions in the referral (section 3
and 4)
report(s) on any public consultations
undertaken, including with Indigenous
stakeholders (section 3)
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REFERRAL CHECKLIST
NOTE: This checklist is to help ensure that all the relevant referral information has been provided. It is not a part of the
referral form and does not need to be sent to the Department.
HAVE YOU:
Completed all required sections of the referral form?
Included accurate coordinates (to allow the location of the proposed action to be
mapped)?
Provided a map showing the location and approximate boundaries of the project
area?
Provided a map/plan showing the location of the action in relation to any matters
of NES?
Provided complete contact details and signed the form?
Provided copies of any documents referenced in the referral form?
Ensured that all attachments are less than two megabytes (2mb)?
Sent the referral to the Department (electronic and hard copy preferred)?
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