ProjectProponent: Hamersley Iron Pty LimitedProposal description: The proposal is to undertake a hydrogeological research programme at the Marandoo mine site. Marandoo mine site, on Marandoo Mining Lease (M272SA), is 35 kilometres north-east of the town of Tom Price in the Pilbara, and abuts Karijini National Park. Assessment Number: 1428Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Last updated: July 2, 2002Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assessment on referral information (ARI)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Hydrological ProcessesDate published: Monday, 6 May, 2002 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1048EPA Report: Hydrogeological Research Programme at Marandoo - Trial Dewatering and Re-injection Test, Karijini National Park (PDF, 413.63 KB)Key Environmental Factors: Hydrological ProcessesDate published: Monday, 6 May, 2002Appeals close: Monday, 20 May, 2002 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Tuesday, 2 July, 2002Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 598 (PDF, 401.08 KB)