Cape Lambert to Emu Siding Rail Duplication ProjectProponent: Rio Tinto Iron OreProposal description: The proposal is to construct and operate approximately 70 km of duplicate rail line and supporting infrastructure from the Cape Lambert Port facilities to Emu Siding. Assessment Number: 1892Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: June 19, 2012Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 1. ReferralComment period: Friday, 6 May, 2011 to Thursday, 12 May, 2011Referral documentation: Referral form Supporting documentation 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assess - Assessment on Proponent Information - Category AExtract of determination: 1892-ChairDets-300511.pdfPreliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Monday, 30 May, 2011 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1408EPA Report: Cape Lambert to Emu Siding Rail DuplicationProponent documents: API document Flora and Vegetation Report Fauna Report Flora and Vegetation survey Native vegetation clearing survey report Fauna Survey Seasonal Fauna Survey Construction Environmental Management Plan Fibrous Material Management Plan Flora and Fauna Report for variation Noise Assessment Key Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationTerrestrial Environmental QualityDate published: Monday, 25 July, 2011Appeals close: Monday, 8 August, 2011 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Friday, 18 November, 2011Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 880 Post-assessment changess. 45C amendments: Attachment 1 – Realignment of the originally proposed rail duplication – change to proposal approved under section 45C on 19 June 2012. Date of approval s. 45C: Tuesday, 19 June, 2012
