ProjectProponent: Apache Northwest Pty LtdProposal description: The proposal is to develop the Wonnich gas field situated some 8 km south-west of the Montebello Islands. Assessment Number: 1040Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Oil and gasLast updated: September 25, 1997Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewDate published: Friday, 16 August, 1996 3. AssessmentScopingApproved: Friday, 1 November, 1996 Environmental ReviewPublic submissions: Friday, 8 November, 1996 to Monday, 9 December, 1996Environmental Review documentation: Consultative Environmental Review document 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 856EPA Report: Wonnich gas development south-west of the Montebello islandsKey Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsMarine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaTerrestrial Environmental QualityDate published: Friday, 27 June, 1997Appeals close: Friday, 11 July, 1997 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Thursday, 25 September, 1997Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 457