ProjectProponent: Pelsaert Pty LtdProposal description: The implementation of a three year, pilot scale Mulloway (Argyrosomus hololepidotus) and Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) seacage aquaculture trial in the Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (approximately 75 kilometres west of Geraldton), as documented in schedule 1 of Ministerial Statement 649. Inquiry into request under section 46 for extension of time limit. Assessment Number: 1932Region: Mid WestReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: AquacultureLast updated: January 25, 2013Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public NotificationExtract of determination: 1932-ChairDets-160712.pdf (PDF, 24.76 KB)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsMarine Environmental QualityTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Monday, 16 July, 2012 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1458EPA Report: Yellowfin Tuna Aquaculture Trial, Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (s46) (PDF, 2.15 MB)Date published: Monday, 10 December, 2012 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Friday, 25 January, 2013Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 929 (PDF, 40.56 KB)
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