Yellowfin Tuna Aquaculture Trial, Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (s46) [1932]

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Yellowfin Tuna Aquaculture Trial, Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (s46) [1932]

Project

Proponent:

Pelsaert Pty Ltd

Proposal description:

The implementation of a three year, pilot scale Mulloway (Argyrosomus hololepidotus) and Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) seacage aquaculture trial in the Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (approximately 75 kilometres west of Geraldton), as documented in schedule 1 of Ministerial Statement 649. Inquiry into request under section 46 for extension of time limit.

Assessment Number:

1932

Region:

Referred under EP Act:

s38

Industry sector:

Last updated:

January 25, 2013

Current Status:

Ministerial Statement published

Ministerial Statement published

2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal

Chair's Determination:

s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public Notification

Extract of determination:

1932-ChairDets-160712.pdf

Preliminary Environmental Factors:

Benthic Communities and Habitats

Marine Environmental Quality

Terrestrial Fauna

Date published:

Monday, 16 July, 2012

4. EPA Report on assessment

EPA Report Number:

1458

EPA Report:

Yellowfin Tuna Aquaculture Trial, Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (s46)

Date published:

Monday, 10 December, 2012

5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal

Ministerial Statement

Date of approval:

Friday, 25 January, 2013

Ministerial Statement:

Ministerial Statement 929

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/yellowfin-tuna-aquaculture-trial-zeewijk-channel-abrolhos-islands-s46-1932