ProjectProponent: Empire Oil and Gas NLProposal description: Empire is proposing to conduct a 3D seismic survey over the Gingin Gas Fields including parts of the Boonanarring and Bartlett's Well nature reserves, utilising a helicopter assisted or 'heliportable' technique, transporting drilling and seismic receiver equipment by a long-line, suspended beneath a helicopter. The equipment is lowered into position and released at pre-programmed points. Charges are detonated one at a time and seismic data is recorded. Site remediation and site check would occur post survey. Region: WheatbeltReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Oil and gasLast updated: December 17, 2012Current Status: Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Wannamal 3D Seismic Survey over Gingin Gas Field, Shire of Gingin Comment period: Friday, 2 November, 2012 to Thursday, 8 November, 2012Referral documentation: Referral form - Wannamal 3D Seismic Environmental Management Plan Map - Site Plan 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable)Extract of determination: Wannamal 3D Seismic Survey over Gingin Gas FieldPreliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaPublic advice: Public Advice - Wannamal 3D Seismic Survey Date published: Monday, 17 December, 2012