❓ A parliamentary question regarding a proposed resort development in Coral Bay and its referral to the EPA. The Minister outlines the EPA's independent review process and appeal options.
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Answer The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: A proposal for the construction and operation of a resort style development in Coral Bay was recently referred to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The EPA is an independent authority. The Chairman of the EPA is currently reviewing the proposal and will make a decision in the near future as to whether or not the proposal requires environmental impact assessment under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 (the EP Act). The EP Act allows for any person who disagrees with the EPA's decision on the level of assessment to lodge an appeal with the Minister for the Environment within two weeks from the date of the EPA's decision. (i) Not applicable. (A) Not applicable.
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Answered
30 August 2005
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Minister for the Environment
Response time
7 days
Answer The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: A proposal for the construction and operation of a resort style development in Coral Bay was recently referred to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The EPA is an independent authority. The Chairman of the EPA is currently reviewing the proposal and will make a decision in the near future as to whether or not the proposal requires environmental impact assessment under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 (the EP Act). The EP Act allows for any person who disagrees with the EPA's decision on the level of assessment to lodge an appeal with the Minister for the Environment within two weeks from the date of the EPA's decision. (i) Not applicable. (A) Not applicable.
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