ProjectProponent: Apache Northwest Pty LtdProposal description: Apache Northwest Pty Ltd proposes to drill two exploration wells, Chelonia-1 and -2 in Permit Area EP 342 which is located at the head of Exmouth Gulf. Both wells will have the same surface location, situated outside the Ningaloo Marine Park, approximately 100 m from the boundary and 4 km to the SSW of South Muiron Island. Assessment Number: 1170Region: GascoyneReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Oil and gasLast updated: January 18, 1999Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: Marine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaDate published: Thursday, 16 October, 1997 3. AssessmentEnvironmental ReviewPublic submissions: Monday, 22 June, 1998 to Monday, 20 July, 1998Environmental Review documentation: A1170_R0914_CER.pdf (PDF, 47.38 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 914EPA Report: EPA Report 914 (PDF, 2.96 MB)Key Environmental Factors: Marine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaDate published: Friday, 20 November, 1998Appeals close: Friday, 4 December, 1998 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Monday, 11 January, 1999Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 0492 (PDF, 447.36 KB)