The Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released its new Draft Environmental Guidelines for public comment.

The EPA is seeking feedback on the 11 new and updated Environmental Guidelines relating to the Environmental Assessment Act and the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act.

EPA Chair, Dr Bill Freeland, said the new guidelines have been drafted to promote a contemporary and consistent environmental protection regime for the Territory.

“This is the first time in NT history that guidelines have been established for all but two of these areas,” Dr Freeland said.

“It is essential to continue to develop and review all guidelines around environmental matters to ensure they are reflective of community and industry needs.

“The draft guidelines will be available for comment on the NT EPA website for six weeks, until July 15th and all submissions, comments and feedback is welcome.

The 11 draft Environmental Guidelines are:

  • Guidelines for the Preparation of an Economic and Social Impact Assessment;
  • Environmental Assessment Guidelines on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD);
  • Guidelines for the Environmental Assessment of Marine Dredging in the Northern Territory;
  • Guidelines on Environmental Offsets and Associated Approval Conditions;
  • Guidelines for Assessment of Impacts on Terrestrial Biodiversity;
  • Environmental Assessment Guidelines – Development proposals submitted under the Planning Act;
  • Environmental Assessment Guidelines – Land clearing proposals submitted under the Pastoral Lands Act;
  • Environmental Assessment Guidelines – Mining exploration or production proposals submitted under the Mining Management Act;
  • Environmental Assessment Guidelines – Onshore petroleum exploration or production proposals submitted under the Petroleum Act;
  • Guidelines on Conceptual Site Models; and
  • Guideline for Disposal of Waste by Incineration.

 

To make a submission or comment, go to http://www.nt.gov.au/envirocomment and download your copy of the draft guidelines.