ProjectProponent: Lasmo Oil (Australia) LtdProposal description: LASMO Oil (Australia) has proposed an offshore exploration drilling program for petroleum within its permit areas EP-342 and TP/9 at the open end of Exmouth Gulf. This proposal seeks environmental approval for the drilling of two wells in 1991 followed by a minimum of three others over the period 1992-1994. Assessment Number: 430Region: GascoyneReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Oil and gasLast updated: April 26, 1991Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsMarine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaDate published: Friday, 30 March, 1990 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 504EPA Report: EPA Report 504 (PDF, 1.13 MB)Key Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsMarine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaDate published: Saturday, 15 September, 1990Appeals close: Sunday, 14 October, 1990 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Friday, 26 April, 1991Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 0133 (PDF, 212.29 KB)