ProjectProponent: Arc Energy Limited and Origin Energy Developments Pty LtdProposal description: The proposed Denison 3D Seismic survey, which is proposed to commence in the fourth quarter of 2004, will take place within a survey area with an estimated gross area of approximately 394 square kilometres (39400 hectares). Approximately 782 hectares (2% of the gross area) will be directly accessed by survey activities. Approximately 11,455 hectares (29% of the gross survey area) occurs in nature reserves and a further 9,900 hectares (25% of the gross survey area) supports native vegetation. Assessment Number: 1514Region: Mid WestReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Oil and gasLast updated: October 28, 2004Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assess - Public Environmental ReviewDate published: Monday, 1 March, 2004 3. AssessmentScopingEnvironmental scoping document: Denison 3D Seismic Survey - Environmental Scoping Document (PDF, 4.24 MB)Approved: Friday, 16 April, 2004 Environmental ReviewPublic submissions: Tuesday, 8 June, 2004 to Tuesday, 6 July, 2004Environmental Review documentation: PER document (PDF, 4.24 MB) PER - Supporting document - Flora and fauna report (PDF, 8.14 MB) PER - Supporting document - Vegetation regeneration on seismic lines (PDF, 3.41 MB)Proponent response to submissions: Proponent's response to submissions (PDF, 17.9 MB) Additional response to one submission (PDF, 118.73 KB) 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1147EPA Report: Denison 3D Seismic Survey - Shire of Irwin (PDF, 3.74 MB)Key Environmental Factors: LandFlora and VegetationTerrestrial Environmental QualityTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Monday, 13 September, 2004Appeals close: Monday, 27 September, 2004 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Thursday, 28 October, 2004Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 664 (PDF, 4.39 MB)