ProjectProponent: Birla (Nifty) Pty LtdProposal description: The proposal is for the construction of a gas pipeline to supply natural gas for on-site power generation at Nifty Copper Operations located in the eastern Pilbara region. The gas pipeline is a 46 kilometre spur line from the Port Hedland - Telfer Pipeline to Nifty Copper Operations. Assessment Number: 1549Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: October 25, 2005Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assessment on referral information (ARI)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationDate published: Monday, 14 February, 2005 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1164EPA Report: Gas Pipeline To Nifty Copper Operations (PDF, 2.16 MB)Key Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationDate published: Monday, 14 February, 2005Appeals close: Monday, 28 February, 2005 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Friday, 15 April, 2005Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 676 (PDF, 1.13 MB) Post-assessment changesSection 46 inquiry: Gas Pipeline to Nifty Copper Operations, Great Sandy Desert (s46)