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Yellowfin Tuna Aquaculture Trial, Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (s. 46) [2015]

Project
Proponent: 
Pelsaert Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

The proposal is for 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).

Inquiry under section 46 in response to a request for extension of timeframe for substantial commencement - condition 4 - Ministerial Statement 649.

Assessment Number: 
2015
Region: 
Mid West
Referred under EP Act: 
s46
Industry sector: 
Aquaculture
Last updated: 
December 4, 2014
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: 
PDF icon 2015-ChairDets300614.pdf
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Benthic Communities and Habitats
Marine Environmental Quality
Terrestrial Fauna
Date published: 
Monday, 30 June, 2014
4. EPA Report on assessment
EPA Report Number: 
1524
EPA Report: 
PDF icon Yellowfin Tuna Aquaculture Trial, Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands - inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986
Date published: 
Monday, 8 September, 2014
5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal
Ministerial Statement
Comments: 

Amendment of Condition 4 of Ministerial Statement 0649 - Yellowfin Tuna Aquaculture Trial Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Island, as inserted by Ministerial Statement 0929 – Yellowfin Tuna Aquaculture Trial, Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands.

Date of approval: 
Thursday, 4 December, 2014
Ministerial Statement: 
PDF icon Ministerial Statement 991

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/yellowfin-tuna-aquaculture-trial-zeewijk-channel-abrolhos-islands-s-46-2015