ProjectProponent: Hamersley Iron Pty LtdProposal description: Proposal to expand iron ore operations at Dampier Port, which includes Parker Point and East Intercourse Island facilities to a total of 120 Megatonnes per annum by greater utilisation of existing equipment, and an increase in rail transport and shipping movements, as documented in schedule 1 of this statement. Assessment Number: 1646Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s46Industry sector: Iron OreLast updated: December 12, 2006Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public NotificationPreliminary Environmental Factors: Air Quality 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1226EPA Report: Dredging Program Dampier Port Upgrade to a Throughput Capacity of 120 Million Tonnes Per Annum (PDF, 51.58 KB)Key Environmental Factors: Air QualityDate published: Monday, 21 August, 2006 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Tuesday, 12 December, 2006Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 0734 (PDF, 153.76 KB)